Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant - Electricity Transmission and Distribution
Jacobs – Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
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Overview
At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Exciting opportunities to join our growing team of Cyber Security professionals to work on a range of projects for our diverse client portfolio that covers Critical National Infrastructure industries such as Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Rail, Aviation, Highways, Water, Energy and Defence.
As an integral part of our team developing and delivering solutions that address our client’s critical challenges when supporting digitalisation and security. In this role you will provide support across the full spectrum of security engineering activities, including design, development, integration, delivery and in‑service support of complex technical projects.
Utilising your indepth and sound knowledge of the UK power generation, transmission, and distribution industries, your remit and responsibilities will include
* Develop cybersecurity assessment methodologies, as well as security requirements, architecture, and designs for complex OT systems.
* Specify and implement robust security risk management processes and support accreditation activities in collaboration with clients and regulatory authorities.
* Design, develop, implement, and conduct security testing of OT cybersecurity solutions for control systems.
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing cybersecurity governance and assurance for OT solutions.
* Conduct Security Reviews and Audits.
* Provide technical support to Business Development activities when required and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
What you’ll need
* Proven experience in OT Cybersecurity within Critical National Infrastructure environments.
* Strong understanding of the UK electricity generation, transmission, and distribution industries.
* Experience in the design and implementation of Protection and Control Systems within the electricity sector (e.g. power plants, substations, HVDC control systems).
* Experience in security engineering and associated technologies (e.g. Endpoint Protection, IDS, Firewalls) across IT and OT environments, with a working knowledge of networking technologies.
* Familiarity with implementing standards and frameworks such as the NIS Directive, IEC 62443, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), Technical Assessment Guides, and related guidance.
* Ability to articulate the business benefits of a threat based, risk informed security approach, empowering business risk owners to make appropriate and proportionate decisions.
* Understanding of design principles with a focus on operational safety and the security of operational environments.
Benefits and Culture
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. Flexible working arrangements, wellbeing benefits, global giving and volunteering programs and many more are available.
We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
Key details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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