Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant - Electricity Transmission and Distribution

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant to enhance cybersecurity measures within Critical National Infrastructure projects, including electricity generation and distribution. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in OT cybersecurity and a strong understanding of the sector's regulatory landscape, aiming to empower business risk owners with informed security decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in OT cybersecurity within Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of the UK electricity generation, transmission, and distribution industries.
• Experience in designing and implementing protection and control systems within the electricity sector.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Security risk management

Technical support

Regulatory knowledge

Networking technologies

Job description

Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant - Electricity Transmission and Distribution

Jacobs – Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and mission‑critical outcomes. We are looking for an experienced Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity assessment methodologies, requirements, architecture, and designs for complex OT systems.
• Specify and implement robust security risk‑management processes and support accreditation activities 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 and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in OT cybersecurity within Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of the UK electricity generation, transmission, and distribution industries.
• Experience in designing and implementing 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 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, 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 focused on operational safety and the security of operational environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are a disability confident employer and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all the listed requirements.