OT Cyber Security Consultant

Job ID

#39240

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Responsibilities

As an experienced Cyber OT professional, you will deliver complex and robust solutions across the full lifecycle of OT security engineering, including design, development, integration, testing, assurance, and in‑service support.

Your remit will include:

• Play a key role in the design, integration, and security testing of OT cybersecurity solutions.
• Facilitate the development of cybersecurity assessment methodologies.
• Manage the implementation of robust security risk management processes, including accreditation activities.
• Provide OT cybersecurity governance, advice, and assurance to stakeholders.
• Conduct security reviews, audits, and technical assessments.
• Provide subject matter expertise input to business growth and development.

Qualifications

We would be delighted to hear from candidates with a mix of the following, skills, experience and attributes:

• Established or developing knowledge of OT cybersecurity within CNI or industrial/operational environments.
• Understanding of OT/ICS technologies used across CNI sectors (SCADA, DCS, PLCs, RTUs).
• Experience with security engineering technologies such as endpoint protection, firewalls, IDS, across both IT and OT networks.
• Familiarity with implementing standards and frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISO 27000, MITRE ATT\&CK, and NIS/NIS2 regulations.
• Comfortable explaining threat‑based and risk‑informed security considerations in clear business terms, enabling risk owners to make proportionate and well‑informed decisions.
• Sound understanding of design principles relating to operational safety, reliability and resilience.
• Awareness of cloud/edge integration into OT environments.

Eligibility

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.