Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant, (Power Generation/Transmission and Distribution)

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant to support critical national infrastructure in the power generation sector. The role involves developing security assessment methodologies, implementing robust risk management processes, and conducting security testing for OT systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in critical national infrastructure and a strong understanding of OT cybersecurity requirements. The position offers a full-time employment with a supportive and inclusive culture, along with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• Ability to articulate business benefits of threat-based security approaches.
• Understanding of operational safety and security design principles.
• Experience in security engineering with technologies like Endpoint Protection and Firewalls.
• Familiarity with NIS Directive, IEC 62443, and ISO 27000 series.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity assessment methodologies.
• Specify and implement security risk management processes.
• Design and test OT cybersecurity solutions.
• Provide governance and assurance for OT solutions.
• Conduct security reviews and audits.

Skills

Cybersecurity assessment methodologies

Risk management processes

Security testing

Subject Matter Expert in OT solutions

Technical support for business development

Knowledge of UK electricity sector

Job description

Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant – Power Generation / Transmission and Distribution

Join Jacobs as a Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant supporting our critical national infrastructure clients in the power generation, transmission and distribution sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity assessment methodologies and design/architect secure OT systems.
• Specify and implement robust security risk management processes, support accreditation with clients and regulatory authorities.
• Design, develop, implement and conduct security testing of OT cybersecurity solutions for control systems.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert providing governance and assurance for OT solutions.
• Conduct security reviews and audits.
• Provide technical support to business development activities and maintain knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• Ability to articulate business benefits of threat‑based, risk‑informed security approaches.
• Understanding of design principles focused on operational safety and security of operating environments.
• Experience in security engineering and associated technologies such as Endpoint Protection, IDS, Firewalls across IT and OT environments, with networking knowledge.
• Familiarity with standards and frameworks: NIS Directive, IEC 62443, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, Technical Assessment Guides.
• In‑depth knowledge of the UK electricity sector and OT cybersecurity requirements for protection and control systems.

Employment Information

Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and Consulting

Other Information

We are a disability‑confident employer and welcome flexible working requests. Our hybrid working policy allows a mix of office and remote work. We provide a supportive culture focused on safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging.