WSP in the UK & Ireland
Principal Consultant - OT Cyber Security
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Cyber Security Consultant
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to deliver your best work. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Join a global community of 69,000+ employees shaping careers as unique as you—and making a real impact.
As one of the world’s leading engineering, professional services, and technical consultancy firms, WSP is passionate about tackling big questions and delivering big, lasting solutions. The recent global digital strategy recognised Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity as a crucial growth area, reflecting our commitment to delivering cutting-edge cyber security services in context.
We’re recruiting for a Cyber Security Consultant to join our industry-leading Cyber Security Capability team, specialising in delivering tailored services across industries including Energy, Healthcare, Smart Infrastructure, Aviation, and Maritime.
About the Role
You’ll join a team dedicated to helping clients mitigate risks and enhance digital resilience through:
- Technical cyber security consultancy aligned with OT and IT advancement in Digital Transformation projects
- Development of risk-based, proportionate recommendations across project lifecycles
- Translation of strategic security goals into actionable practices
Working in-house or as part of multidisciplinary teams, your expertise will shape solutions for governments, industries, and partners across key OT/IT projects.
Responsibilities
You will collaborate on and support the following:
- Cyber Security Compliance:
- Advising clients on NIS-D, NIST, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443, and sector-specific frameworks
- Governance & Management Systems:
- Supporting Cyber Security and Information Security Management Systems development
- Contributing to governance design for safer, resilient operations
- Threat & Risk Assessment:
- Assessing cyber security controls, evaluating risk from architecture proposals
- Risk & Requirements Analysis:
- Tailoring tailoring security requirements to real-world operational contexts, with support from senior colleagues
- Collaborative Problem-Solving:
- Partnering with public agencies, partners, and supply chains in designing holistic technical strategies
- Consistent Best Practices:
- Ensuring delivery of secure, repeatable processes across multiple projects
- Knowledge Sharing & Outreach:
- Supporting prospect presentations by explaining WSP’s security expertise and addressing digital resilience challenges
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Requirements
We’re looking for a Cyber Security Consultant with expertise in Operational Technology and Systems Engineering, and a passion for putting practical security knowledge into action.
Technical Proficiency
You will have the following, ideally rooted in consultancy, supplier, or end-user environments:
- Deep understanding of OT, IT, and IoT/IIoT security frameworks
- Experience with sector-specific applications (e.g., Energy, Nuclear, Oil/Gas, Rail/Road)
- Hands-on knowledge of Telecoms, SCADA, mission-critical, safety-critical, or big data architectures
- Forte in threat modelling, vulnerability analysis, and risk matrix methodologies
- Familiarity with Secure DevOps and secure systems engineering lifecycles
- Governance-based experience including Cloud Security (including OT in Cloud), Incident Management, and SOC operations
- Familiarity with advanced platforms/tooling: IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR/MDR, encryption & hardening
Career & Educational Background
- Degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline—or equivalent industry experience
- Chartered professional status or relevant accreditation (Engineering Institute, Cyber Security Institute) is a highly recommended qualification
- Proven team leadership in OT/IT or electronics environments
Soft Skills & Professional Attributes
- Ability to provide mentoring and instructional support in collaborative settings
- Stimulating insights to proposal-writing and bid responses for cyber security deliverables
- Client-facing consultation and presentation skills with a focus on problem-solving and trusted relationship-building
You Bring: Real-World Impact
Ideally, your consultancy experience will include: ✔ Advising clients on adopting frameworks like ISA/IEC 62443 and NCSC’s Cyber Assurance Framework ✔ Supporting design and development of secure OT systems ✔ Developing needs-analysis reports, designing agile, ITIL- or V-model-based penetration plans
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Why Join WSP?
Innovation & Purpose
We’re changing the world through engineering innovation—helping deliver sustainable, secure, and resilient infrastructure. No brief is too big, no impact too small.
Hybrid Working & Flexibility
- Enjoy two days/week flexible home working, while collaborating in our modern offices.
- Discover a supportive environment that prioritises equilibrium—balancing meaningful work with life beyond the office.
Commitment to Growth
- Join a team that celebrates curiosity and continuous learning.
- Access ** WORLD-CLASS training and mentorship** opportunities for you to develop across security and project lifecycles
Global Community, Local Impact
Each contribution within our 330,000+ person network shapes tangible outcomes in your community—or across the world.
Inclusivity & Well-being
With our Thrive Well-being Program, we support your emotional and physical health through:
- Access to a NHS/Irish Medical Council general practitioner on flexible terms
- Gymflex discounts up to £3,500/y with Gymshield
- Customized reasonable adjustments to support you individually
- Flexible holiday/leave arrangements
Development & Recognition
- Make progress toward charged professional membership (e.g. IET, BCS) with supporting programmes
- Gain exposure to high-elite clients and challenges of scale
Team Culture & Ethics
We’re a Disability Confident Leader, actively supporting and actively hiring candidates who:
🔹 Reflect diverse backgrounds 🔹 Bring authenticity and vulnerability to change 🔹 Align with our values of Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration and Sustainability.
We encourage applications from people of all genders, races, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, and beliefs.
The Takeaway
You’re invited to join WSP — to shape not only projects, but also the future of reliable infrastructure. Let’s build something lasting, together.
Apply today. Your impact begins now.
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