Job Description
We are recruiting for a Cyber Security Consultant to join our industry-leading Cyber Security Capability team, which delivers specialist cyber security services across a wide range of industries.
Role Overview
You will provide technical consultancy services aligned to client needs and support WSP’s cyber security deliverables through the lifecycle of OT/IT development and Digital Transformation projects. You will contribute to the development of proportionate, risk‑based recommendations and help translate strategy into practical delivery.
Responsibilities
- Supporting clients on cyber security compliance, including NIS‑D, NIST, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443 and other relevant industry standards and best practice
- Contributing to governance frameworks and supporting the development of Cyber Security and Information Security Management Systems
- Assessing cyber security controls, reviewing architecture proposals and supporting threat and risk assessments
- Supporting cyber security requirements analysis and tailoring outputs to client context
- Understanding business and technical requirements and translating them into clear, deliverable actions with support from senior colleagues
- Collaborating with clients, government agencies, partners and supply chains to define technical and procedural solutions to complex problems
- Working across projects to support consistent delivery of best‑practice cyber security
- Supporting client presentations and proposals by explaining our cyber security services and helping shape the best way to address digital resilience challenges
Qualifications
- Background in Cyber Security, OT, Integration or Systems Engineering, ideally gained in a consultancy or supplier environment
- Experience with OT, IT and IoT/IIoT cyber security
- Industry‑specific experience in Energy (Nuclear, Oil/Gas, Electricity, Rail/Road, Healthcare, Smart Infrastructure/Buildings, Aviation, or Maritime) or related sectors
- A degree in engineering, computer science or another technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience; chartership in Engineering or Cyber Security or equivalent professional registration is highly recommended
- Strong teamwork skills, supporting junior colleagues and sharing knowledge
- Experience with proposal writing and bid responses in collaboration with delivery and sales teams
- Experience in Telecoms, SCADA, mission‑critical, safety‑critical or big data architectures
- Knowledge of threat modelling, vulnerability analysis, risk matrix modelling, secure DevOps and secure systems engineering lifecycle
- Experience with security policy and governance, cloud security including OT in the cloud, incident management frameworks, digital forensics, crisis management, SOC operations and supporting tools
- Practical knowledge of cyber security platforms and tooling including IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR/MDR, and system/device hardening
Professional Experience
Experience in an OT/IT or electronics engineering/systems company with knowledge and practical experience in leading teams, collaborating with clients and partners within a Cyber Security environment.
Sound practical knowledge of risk assessment methodologies in systems and software development (including Agile, ITIL and V‑model processes) and combining them for optimal solutions.
Benefits
Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week, benefit programmes including public health support, virtual GP service, Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flexibility: “WSP My Hour” for personal activities, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave and use bank holiday entitlement.
Professional development: targeted training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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