Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant, (Power Generation/Transmission and Distribution)
Jacobs – Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Your Impact
Exciting opportunities to join our growing team of Cyber Security professionals to work on projects for a diverse client portfolio that covers Critical National Infrastructure industries such as Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Rail, Aviation, Highways, Water, Energy and Defence. 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.
Responsibilities
* Develop cybersecurity assessment methodologies, 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.
Qualifications
* Proven experience within Critical National Infrastructure environments.
* Ability to articulate the business benefits of a threat‑based, risk‑informed security approach.
* Understanding of design principles with a focus on operational safety and the security of operational environments.
* Experience in security engineering and associated technologies (e.g., Endpoint Protection, IDS, Firewalls) across IT and OT environments, with 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), and Technical Assessment Guides.
Benefits
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 truly believe that by supporting one another through a culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. 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 maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities – from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do, and we are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives.
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.
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