Jr OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group is seeking a Junior OT/ICS Cybersecurity Engineer to support assessment, design, and maintenance of cybersecurity for industrial environments. You will work with senior engineers to identify vulnerabilities and implement solutions protecting critical infrastructure, across OT/ICS and SCADA systems.

This role offers hands-on exposure to NIST, NERC CIP and IEC 62443, with a hybrid work model splitting time between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT networking, systems administration, industrial automation, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Support senior cybersecurity engineers in evaluating, testing, and securing OT/ICS and SCADA environments.
• Assist with cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability identification, risk analysis, and documentation of findings.
• Support the design and implementation of secure OT networks in accordance with industry cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Assist with the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network and security technologies, including firewalls, switches, servers, and virtual machines.
• Participate in OT network monitoring, security reviews, and cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Help develop technical documentation, assessment reports, and recommended security improvements.
• Collaborate with SCADA, instrumentation, controls, and engineering teams to support secure integration of industrial systems.
• Assist with cybersecurity incident investigations, including data collection and preliminary analysis.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity tools and technologies used to protect industrial environments.
• Participate in project site visits to assess and support ICs networks and security infrastructure.
• Learn and apply cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and methodologies relevant to industrial

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

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

Are you an early-career cybersecurity professional interested in protecting the critical infrastructure that keeps our world running? Are you passionate about technology, industrial systems, and cybersecurity? At Jacobs, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise while working alongside experienced professionals to secure Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) across a variety of industries.

As a Junior OT/ICS Cybersecurity Engineer, you’ll support the assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity solutions for industrial environments. Working with experienced cybersecurity engineers, you’ll help identify vulnerabilities, evaluate security risks, and implement solutions that protect critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.

You’ll gain exposure to industry cybersecurity standards such as NIST, NERC CIP, and IEC 62443 while collaborating with engineering, SCADA, instrumentation, and controls teams. This role offers opportunities to develop hands-on experience with industrial networks, security technologies, and cybersecurity assessments across Jacobs’ infrastructure projects.

At Jacobs, we’re building a more connected and sustainable world. Join our team and develop your career while helping secure the systems that support essential infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior cybersecurity engineers in evaluating, testing, and securing OT/ICS and SCADA environments.
• Assist with cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability identification, risk analysis, and documentation of findings.
• Support the design and implementation of secure OT networks in accordance with industry cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Assist with the configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network and security technologies, including firewalls, switches, servers, and virtual machines.
• Participate in OT network monitoring, security reviews, and cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Help develop technical documentation, assessment reports, and recommended security improvements.
• Collaborate with SCADA, instrumentation, controls, and engineering teams to support secure integration of industrial systems.
• Assist with cybersecurity incident investigations, including data collection and preliminary analysis.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity tools and technologies used to protect industrial environments.
• Participate in project site visits to assess and support ICs networks and security infrastructure.
• Learn and apply cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and methodologies relevant to industrial

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT networking, systems administration, industrial automation, or a related technical field. Relevant internships, academic projects, and technical training will be considered.
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, and network security.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerabilities, risk management, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Interest in developing expertise in Operational Technology, Industrial Control Systems, and SCADA environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams and communicate findings effectively.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, security frameworks, and industrial control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, academic, or professional experience involving OT/ICS, SCADA, industrial automation, or critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, or IEC 61850.
• Basic knowledge of NIST cybersecurity guidelines, IEC 62443, or NERC CIP.
• Familiarity with the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture or Zero Trust principles.
• Exposure to network monitoring, vulnerability assessment, or cybersecurity tools.
• Experience or coursework involving firewalls, virtualization, Active Directory, or DNS.
• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), or industrial networking equipment.
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework or ATT&CK for IC.
• Foundational cybersecurity or networking certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent.
• Interest in industrial cybersecurity, IoT, and emerging security technologies.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $95,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.