Graduate Cybersecurity Consultant (London) - March 2027 Start Date

London, England

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

Jacobs is hiring a Graduate Cybersecurity Consultant to support critical national infrastructure clients across multiple sectors. The role focuses on operational technology cybersecurity risk assessments, regulatory compliance, bid support and client deliverables, with mentoring to develop technical expertise.

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Responsibilities

Support OT cybersecurity risk assessments, including asset identification, zone and conduit modelling, and security level assessment in line with IEC 62443
Work alongside engineers and operational teams to understand system architectures, operational requirements and potential security risks
Help review OT networks, industrial control systems and supplier documentation to identify ways to improve security and resilience
Assist with gap analyses against standards and regulations, such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, the ISO/IEC 27000 series, the UK NIS Regulations, NIS2, the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and the EU Cyber Resilience Act
Produce clear technical documentation, reports and client deliverables for technical and non-technical audiences
Communicate progress, risks and findings to project teams and, with support, to clients
Keep up to date with developments in OT cybersecurity, industrial technologies, emerging threats and regulatory change

Qualification

Required

You will hold a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or a related discipline
A working understanding of core security concepts, such as confidentiality, integrity and availability, network security, access control and risk management
Basic knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls and segmentation
An interest in how industrial and operational systems work, and in why safety, reliability and availability shape how they are secured
Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain technical risks in plain business terms
A structured and analytical approach to problem solving
The right to work in the UK
You must be willing and eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance

Preferred

A postgraduate qualification in information security is welcome but not required

Benefits

Work on cybersecurity projects that help protect the UK's critical national infrastructure.
Gain exposure to a broad range of sectors, including Energy, Water, Rail, Highways, Aviation and Defence.
Build your knowledge of technologies including SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, DCS and industrial communications.
Develop your understanding of industry standards and frameworks, including IEC 62443, NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS and NIS/NIS2.
Learn from experienced cybersecurity consultants, engineers and operational specialists through our Graduate Development Program.
Progress through clearly defined technical and professional development pathways as your experience grows.
Professional memberships for relevant Engineering bodies such as IET, IMechE, UK Cyber Council.
A global network of expertise and opportunity.
A 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.
A competitive benefits package including pension, holiday allowance and additional perks.
Well-being benefits.
Global giving and volunteering program.
Hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

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