Senior OT Security Engineer – Lead Critical Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs? OT cybersecurity professionals are sought to assess and improve industrial control environments.

You will lead risk analyses, architecture reviews, and secure-by-design activities for critical infrastructure projects, working with asset owners, operators, and engineers. The role emphasizes strong technical writing, presentation skills, and the ability to translate complex findings into practical recommendations for stakeholders and executives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in OT environments with cybersecurity focus.
• Ability to evaluate OT systems in industrial contexts.
• Strong written and verbal communication; client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT cybersecurity assessments, architecture reviews and risk analyses.
• Develop practical remediation plans and secure-by-design activities.
• Prepare and review technical reports and client deliverables.
• Present findings clearly to engineers, IT staff, and executives.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to method development.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Technical writing

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Education

CISSP

CISA

GICSP

ISA/IEC 62443

CRISC

Tools

NIST SP 800-82

IEC 62443

ISO 27001

NERC CIP

Job description

Jacobs? OT cybersecurity professionals are sought to assess and improve industrial control environments.

You will lead risk analyses, architecture reviews, and secure-by-design activities for critical infrastructure projects, working with asset owners, operators, and engineers. The role emphasizes strong technical writing, presentation skills, and the ability to translate complex findings into practical recommendations for stakeholders and executives.