Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant - Electricity Transmission and Distribution

Jacobs; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking Cyber Security professionals to join their growing team. You will work on diverse projects in critical national infrastructure, developing cybersecurity methodologies and designs. Ideal candidates will have experience in OT cybersecurity, knowledge of the UK electricity sector, and the ability to implement security standards. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities to contribute to significant projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing benefits

Volunteering program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in OT Cybersecurity within Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of the UK electricity generation, transmission, and distribution industries.
• Experience in design and implementation of Protection and Control Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity assessment methodologies for OT systems.
• Specify and implement robust security risk management processes.
• Design and conduct security testing for OT cybersecurity solutions.

Skills

OT Cybersecurity

Understanding of UK electricity sector

Design and implementation of Protection and Control Systems

Security engineering technologies

Familiarity with NIS Directive and IEC 62443

Articulating business benefits of security

Understanding of design principles for operational safety

Job description

Market

National Security & Defense

At Jacobs, we're challenging 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, 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, 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.

Requirements

• 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. 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 maximise 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. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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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.

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 enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom

Birmingham
West Midlands
United Kingdom

Cardiff
South Glamorgan
United Kingdom

Leeds
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Warrington
Cheshire
United Kingdom

Edinburgh
East Lothian
United Kingdom

Glasgow
Lanarkshire
United Kingdom

Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
United Kingdom

Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom

Wokingham
Berkshire
United Kingdom

Exeter
Devon
United Kingdom