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

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Principal OT Cyber Security Consultant for their Leeds office. You will develop and implement security measures for complex Operational Technology systems, conduct security assessments, and act as a subject matter expert. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience within Critical National Infrastructure environments and knowledge of various security standards. The role is full-time and offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• Ability to articulate the benefits of a risk informed security approach.
• Understanding of operational safety and security principles.
• Familiarity with standards such as IEC 62443, ISO 27000 series.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity assessment methodologies and security designs.
• Specify and implement security management processes.
• Conduct security testing of OT cybersecurity solutions.
• Provide technical support for business development activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity assessment methodologies

Security risk management processes

Security testing of OT cybersecurity solutions

Security governance and assurance

Technical support for Business Development

Tools

Endpoint Protection

IDS

Firewalls

Job description

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

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Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• 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 with a focus on operational safety and the security of operational environments.
• Experience in security engineering and associated technologies (e.g., Endpoint Protection, IDS, Firewalls) across IT and OT environments, with a 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 (CSF), Technical Assessment Guides, and related guidance.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering
• Design Services
• IT Services and IT Consulting

Location

• Leeds, England, United Kingdom

EEO Statement

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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.

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