Cyber Security Architect & OT/IT Transformation

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Part-time options

WSP My Hour

Virtual GP service

Fitness scheme discounts

Menopause support package

Wellness programme

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join its industry‑leading Cyber Security Capability team, delivering specialist cyber security services across a range of industries.

You will provide technical consultancy services, lead cyber security deliverables through OT/IT development and Digital Transformation projects, and offer strategic advice across our client spectrum.

Qualifications

• Background in Cyber Security, OT, Integration or Systems Engineering with consultancy or supplier experience.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior cyber security professionals.
• Knowledge of OT, IT, IoT/IIoT cyber security, especially within Energy, Oil & Gas, Electricity, Rail & Road, Healthcare, Smart Infrastructure, Aviation or Maritime sectors.
• Experience with NIS-D, NIST, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443, and other government frameworks.
• Proficiency in writing proposals, threat modelling, vulnerability analysis, risk matrix modelling, secure DevOps, secure systems engineering lifecycle, and security policy and governance.
• Familiarity with Cloud Security, OT in the Cloud, incident management frameworks, SOC operations and supporting tools.
• Knowledge of cyber security platforms and tooling (IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR/MDR, system/device hardening).
• Experience with OT/IT or electronics engineering/systems environments, agile and V-model processes.
• A degree in engineering, computer science or related discipline; chartership or professional registration highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on Cyber Security compliance, especially NIS-D, NIST, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443 and other relevant industry standards.
• Develop governance frameworks and Cyber Security & Information Security Management systems.
• Analyse Cyber Security controls, comment on architecture proposals, and conduct Threat & Risk assessments.
• Analyse and tailor Cyber Security requirements to client needs.
• Translate business and technical requirements into tangible actions.
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, partners and supply chain to define technical and procedural solutions.
• Support delivery of best practice Cyber Security across projects.
• Present WSP’s Cyber Security services and propose solutions for Digital Resilience.

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join its industry‑leading Cyber Security Capability team, delivering specialist cyber security services across a range of industries.

You will provide technical consultancy services, lead cyber security deliverables through OT/IT development and Digital Transformation projects, and offer strategic advice across our client spectrum.