OT Cybersecurity Consultant

Job :
London, All GB Regions, United Kingdom Capabilities:
Information Technology Office Setup:
Hybrid Company:
Jacobs 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.
Your impact
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Cyber Security team as an OT Cybersecurity Consultant, supporting Critical National Infrastructure clients across sectors including Energy, Water, Rail, Highways, Aviation and Defence. You'll work at the intersection of engineering, operational technology and cybersecurity, helping organisations protect the systems and services that underpin the UK's critical infrastructure.

Working alongside operational, engineering and security teams, you'll help assess, design and implement cybersecurity solutions across industrial control system environments. Whether your experience comes from OT cybersecurity, industrial networking, control systems engineering or automation, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that improve resilience, reduce risk and support secure operations across complex OT estates.

Day to Day Support the assessment, design and implementation of cybersecurity controls within OT and ICS environments

Work alongside engineers and operational teams to understand system architectures, operational requirements and potential security risks

Review OT networks, industrial control systems and supporting infrastructure to identify opportunities to improve security and resilience

Contribute to the development of secure OT architectures, including network segmentation, remote access and monitoring solutions

Support cybersecurity assessments, technical reviews and security improvement initiatives across a range of Critical National Infrastructure sectors

Produce clear technical documentation, recommendations and client deliverables

Support the identification and mitigation of cyber risks across OT environments

Assist with the integration of security controls across converged IT and OT networks

Work with stakeholders to improve operational resilience and cyber maturity

Contribute to incident readiness, threat detection and monitoring initiatives where required

Keep up to date with developments in OT cybersecurity, industrial technologies and emerging threats

Communicate progress, risks and recommendations effectively with clients and project teams

What's In It For You Work on impactful cybersecurity projects that help protect the UK's critical national infrastructure

Develop expertise across OT security, industrial control systems and critical infrastructure environments

Gain exposure to a broad range of sectors including Energy, Water, Rail, Highways, Aviation and Defence Collaborate with experienced cybersecurity consultants, engineers and operational specialists

Build your knowledge of technologies including SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, DCS and industrial communications

Develop experience with OT security technologies supporting asset visibility, monitoring and threat detection

Access mentoring, knowledge sharing and professional development opportunities to support your career growth

Expand your understanding of industry standards and frameworks including IEC 62443, NIST CSF and NIS/NIS2

Progress through clearly defined technical and professional development pathways as your experience grows

BenefitsA global network of expertise and opportunityA culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging

Flexible working arrangements that support your well-being and potential

Investment in your development through training, certifications and access to experienced mentors

Opportunities to contribute to communities of practice and internal cyber security initiatives

Exposure to a variety of projects, sectors and technical challenges

Competitive benefits package including pension, holiday allowance and additional perks

An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are…