Senior OT Security Architect

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks an experienced Senior OT Cybersecurity professional to support critical infrastructure projects. You will assess and improve OT cyber risk, lead architecture reviews, and develop practical hardening plans for clients in industrial environments.

You will collaborate with asset owners, operators, and IT teams to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations, guiding secure-by-design initiatives and incident-response planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Operational Technology environments.
• Deep working knowledge of OT systems, networks, architectures, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Understanding of industrial control systems and remote-access technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT cybersecurity assessments, architecture reviews, risk analyses, and improvement activities.
• Evaluate OT systems, networks, architectures, and control-system environments.
• Develop practical recommendations for system hardening, segmentation, and access management.
• Prepare technical reports, findings, and remediation plans.
• Communicate findings clearly to engineers, operators, and executives.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Analytical thinking

Client-facing comms

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Certifications in cybersecurity/engineering

Tools

NIST CSF

IEC 62443

ISO 27001

NERC CIP

SOCI

AWWA

AWIA

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks an experienced Senior OT Cybersecurity professional to support critical infrastructure projects. You will assess and improve OT cyber risk, lead architecture reviews, and develop practical hardening plans for clients in industrial environments.

You will collaborate with asset owners, operators, and IT teams to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations, guiding secure-by-design initiatives and incident-response planning.