Senior OT / ICS Cybersecurity Lead

bba; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Canada seeks a Senior OT/ICS Cybersecurity Lead. This role involves spearheading the Operational Technology Cybersecurity practice, focusing on business development and delivering high-quality consulting services. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in OT/ICS cybersecurity along with proven project delivery experience, contributing to the firm's growth in the Ontario market.

Benefits

Annual premium program

Access to a time bank

Group insurance plan starting day one

Retirement saving plan

Vacation and sick leave

Profit-sharing program for regular employees

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to win and deliver consulting projects in industrial sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of Ontario industrial and infrastructure market.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts to grow OT cybersecurity consulting services.
• Execute OT cybersecurity assessments and compliance audits.
• Design and implement cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Results-driven

Inspirational leadership

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or cybersecurity

MBA degree

Tools

Cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST CSF, IEC 62443)

Job description

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

We’re seeking a strategic and technically skilled Senior OT/ICS Cybersecurity Lead to spearhead the growth of our Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity practice in Ontario. This is a seller-doer role, ideal for a professional who thrives on both developing new business and delivering high-quality consulting services. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding our presence in the Ontario market, working with clients in industrial and critical infrastructure sectors.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

Market development and client engagement

• Lead business development efforts to grow our OT cybersecurity consulting services across Ontario
  
• Identify, pursue and secure new opportunities with clients in the power, mining, oil and gas, and industrial sectors
  
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on OT cybersecurity matters
  
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences and client meetings to promote our capabilities
  
• Work with internal teams to develop proposals, scopes of work and pricing strategies

Technical leadership and project delivery

• Lead and execute OT cybersecurity assessments, risk analyses and compliance audits (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST CSF, IEC 62443)
• Design and implement cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA and other OT environments
  
• Provide strategic guidance on cybersecurity governance, architecture and incident response planning
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate cybersecurity into infrastructure and capital projects

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
  
• Results-driven
  
• Inspirational leadership
  
• Willingness to work together while having fun
  
• Sense of equity and inclusion
  
• Strong interest in the world of technology

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity or a related field; an MBA degree is preferred
• Over 7 years of experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity, with a strong background in consulting and client delivery
  
• Proven ability to win and deliver consulting projects in industrial or infrastructure sectors
  
• Deep understanding of OT systems, protocols and cybersecurity frameworks
  
• Relevant certifications such as GICSP, CISSP, CISM or IEC 62443 are highly desirable
  
• Strong communication, presentation and proposal-writing skills
  
• In-depth knowledge of the Ontario industrial and infrastructure market
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a te am
  
• Willingness to travel as needed

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
  
• Access to a time bank
  
• Onsite mobility premium
  
• Cellphone program
  
• Group insurance plan starting on day one, including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees and a telemedicine program
  
• Retirement saving plan forregular employees
  
• Vacation and sick leave
  
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant competencies.

With us, you’ll get many benefits

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
  
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
  
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
  
• Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
  
• A growing business with many opportunities

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.