Cyber Security Consultant
We are recruiting a Cyber Security Consultant to join our industry‑leading Cyber Security Capability team, delivering specialist cyber security services to a wide range of industries.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting clients on cyber security compliance, including NIS‑D, NIST, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443 and other industry standards and best practice.
* Contributing to governance frameworks and supporting the development of Cyber Security and Information Security Management Systems.
* Assessing cyber security controls, reviewing architecture proposals and supporting threat and risk assessments.
* Supporting cyber security requirements analysis and tailoring outputs to client context.
* Understanding business and technical requirements and translating them into clear, deliverable actions with support from senior colleagues.
* Collaborating with clients, government agencies, partners and supply chains to help define technical and procedural solutions to complex problems.
* Working across projects to support consistent delivery of best‑practice cyber security.
* Supporting client presentations and proposals by explaining our cyber security services and helping shape the best way to address digital resilience challenges.
Qualifications
* Specific expertise in OT, IT and IoT/IIoT cyber security.
* Industry experience in Energy (e.g. Nuclear, Oil/Gas, Electricity), Rail/Road, Healthcare, Smart Infrastructure/Buildings, Aviation, or Maritime.
* A degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience; chartership in Engineering or Cyber Security is highly recommended.
* Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, supporting early‑career professionals.
* Experience with proposal writing and bid responses in collaboration with delivery and sales teams.
* Knowledge of Telecoms, SCADA, mission‑critical, safety‑critical or big data architectures.
* Experience with threat modelling, vulnerability analysis, risk matrix modelling.
* Familiarity with Secure DevOps and secure systems engineering lifecycle.
* Knowledge of security policy and governance.
* Experience with Cloud Security, including OT in the Cloud.
* Experience in Incident Management frameworks, digital forensics, crisis management, SOC operations and supporting tools.
* Experience with cyber security platforms/tooling such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR/MDR, and system/device hardening is advantageous.
* Background in an OT/IT or electronics engineering/systems company, leading teams and collaborating within a cyber security environment.
* Knowledge and application of risk assessment methodologies in systems and software development (Agile, ITIL, V‑model).
Benefits
* Hybrid working policy – work from home two days a week with modern office collaboration.
* Work‑life balance support, including “WSP My Hour” and flexible leave options.
* Inclusivity and belonging initiatives, employee resource groups, and a culture of open communication.
* Health & Wellbeing programs: virtual GP service, gymflex scheme, menopause support, and reasonable workplace adjustments.
* Professional development opportunities, including training, mentoring and chartership pathways.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria – please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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