Job Description
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
• Recognised as Industry leaders in the development, design, delivery and integration of innovative complex Cyber solutions to Critical National Infrastructure industries such as Power Generation, Energy Storage and Transmission, Water, Rail, Aviation, Highways, and Defence, our Jacobs Cyber team continues to see unprecedented growth and increasing market share
To support our success and growth a number of new roles have been created throughout the UK.
As a highly experienced Cyber professional, you’ll operate across the full lifecycle of IT security engineering — shaping strategy, defining solutions, and rolling up your sleeves to deliver them, being both hands-on & a trusted advisor, blending theory, governance, threat hunting and practical delivery into one.
From early design through to live operations, you’ll lead and influence security decisions that matter, with a remit that will include
• Design, integration, and security testing of cybersecurity solutions, response, recovery & vulnerability plans.
• Act as design authority for secure system lifecycles, access control, authentication, encryption, backup, disaster recovery, and incident response.
• Develop cybersecurity assessment methodologies, identifying security requirements for auditing, monitoring and compliance
• Develop and implement robust security risk management processes in collaboration with clients and regulatory authorities
• Conduct security reviews, threat & technical assessment, audits and gap analysis.
• Contribute subject matter expert input to business development activities, proposals etc.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant IT security standards, regulations, and emerging threats.
Here's what you'll need
We would welcome applications from recognised industry professionals with a real mix of the following skills, experience and attributes
• Demonstrable experience in IT cybersecurity ideally within CNI or industrial/operational environments.
• Strong understanding of IT technologies used across CNI sectors (servers, container services, networking, cloud, hosting, storage and security appliances).
• Experience with security engineering technologies (endpoint protection, firewalls, IPS, API).
• Understanding of cybersecurity, I.T security services provided in enterprise & their inter-relationships (security architecture, GRC, SOC, analyst & forensic services).
• Understanding of cloud edge connectivity and security, including security baseline considerations for hybrid & multi-cloud environments.
• Familiar with implementing and working with standards and frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, GDPR, NCSC CAF and NIS/NIS2 regulations)
• Ability to explain threat‑based and risk‑informed security considerations in clear business terms.
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https//www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.
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.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
Your impact
• Recognised as Industry leaders in the development, design, delivery and integration of innovative complex Cyber solutions to Critical National Infrastructure industries such as Power Generation, Energy Storage and Transmission, Water, Rail, Aviation, Highways, and Defence, our Jacobs Cyber team continues to see unprecedented growth and increasing market share
To support our success and growth a number of new roles have been created throughout the UK.
As a highly experienced Cyber professional, you’ll operate across the full lifecycle of IT security engineering — shaping strategy, defining solutions, and rolling up your sleeves to deliver them, being both hands-on & a trusted advisor, blending theory, governance, threat hunting and practical delivery into one.
From early design through to live operations, you’ll lead and influence security decisions that matter, with a remit that will include
• Design, integration, and security testing of cybersecurity solutions, response, recovery & vulnerability plans.
• Act as design authority for secure system lifecycles, access control, authentication, encryption, backup, disaster recovery, and incident response.
• Develop cybersecurity assessment methodologies, identifying security requirements for auditing, monitoring and compliance
• Develop and implement robust security risk management processes in collaboration with clients and regulatory authorities
• Conduct security reviews, threat & technical assessment, audits and gap analysis.
• Contribute subject matter expert input to business development activities, proposals etc.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant IT security standards, regulations, and emerging threats.
Here's what you'll need
We would welcome applications from recognised industry professionals with a real mix of the following skills, experience and attributes
• Demonstrable experience in IT cybersecurity ideally within CNI or industrial/operational environments.
• Strong understanding of IT technologies used across CNI sectors (servers, container services, networking, cloud, hosting, storage and security appliances).
• Experience with security engineering technologies (endpoint protection, firewalls, IPS, API).
• Understanding of cybersecurity, I.T security services provided in enterprise & their inter-relationships (security architecture, GRC, SOC, analyst & forensic services).
• Understanding of cloud edge connectivity and security, including security baseline considerations for hybrid & multi-cloud environments.
• Familiar with implementing and working with standards and frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, GDPR, NCSC CAF and NIS/NIS2 regulations)
• Ability to explain threat‑based and risk‑informed security considerations in clear business terms.
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https//www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.
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.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal Cyber Security Consultant position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Glasgow offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
