Senior Technical Consultant - OT Cyber Security

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join its industry‑leading Cyber Security Capability team, delivering specialist services across a range of industries. You will lead cyber security deliverables through OT/IT development and Digital Transformation projects, and provide strategic advice to a broad client base.

The role requires experience across governance, risk assessments, secure DevOps and policy frameworks, with strong leadership and communication skills to mentor junior

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 across multiple sectors.
• Experience with NIS-D, NIST, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443 and other government frameworks.
• Proficiency in proposals, threat modelling, vulnerability analysis, risk matrix modelling, secure DevOps and governance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cyber security

Team leadership

Governance frameworks

Threat modelling

Vulnerability analysis

Secure DevOps

Security policy

Cloud security

Incident management

SOC operations

OT/IT cyber security

Agile / V-model

Education

Engineering / Computer Science degree

Tools

IDS/IPS

SIEM

EDR/MDR

Job description

Job Description

WSP 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.

As a key member of the team, you will provide technical consultancy services, lead WSP’s cyber security deliverables through OT/IT development and Digital Transformation projects, and give strategic advice across our client spectrum.

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

We are looking for someone who can combine practical knowledge of risk assessment methodologies in systems and software development (including Agile, ITIL and V-model) to design optimal security solutions. The ideal candidate has authored technical reports, advised clients, worked with formal security frameworks such as ISA/IEC 62443 and NCSC’s CAF, and shaped OT solutions from a security perspective.

Benefits & Work‑life Balance

Employees enjoy work‑life balance with flexible hybrid working, part‑time options, and “WSP My Hour” for personal activities. Benefits include a virtual GP service, fitness scheme discounts, menopause support package, and a comprehensive wellness programme. WSP offers professional development, mentoring, and opportunities toward chartership.

Equal Opportunity

WSP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide necessary workplace adjustments for disabled applicants.