The Company
Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2024. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Cognizant Consulting
At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.
Water Utilities Consulting
With the arrival of AMP7 and recent market developments, Water Utilities in the UK have embarked on a transformation journey that focuses on sustainability (fewer pollution incidents, green energy powered water treatment etc.), reliable infrastructure(fewer flooding incidents, leakages etc.), customer centricity (affordable bills, enhanced customer experience), social responsibility(support for vulnerable customers), and most importantly disruption from innovative competitors entering the marketplace.
Cognizant has multiple engagements with water utilities in the UK where we are utilising our capabilities in data science and digital enablement to help them lead this transformation through new offerings, solutions and innovative business models that are aligned to the market trends and regulatory commitments. We are looking for experienced business analysts/consultants/product owners who are passionate about making a difference for our clients in the energy and utilities domain. This is an opportunity for being at the forefront of the transformation journey working with the best minds in the energy and utilities domain at Cognizant.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with expertise in Operational Technology (OT) and Cybersecurity within the heavy asset sector (e.g., utilities, oil & gas, mining, manufacturing, transportation). This role will lead projects focused on OT security, risk mitigation, compliance, and secure integration of industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and IoT. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, cybersecurity frameworks, and OT systems, ensuring the successful delivery of security initiatives while maintaining business continuity.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & Delivery
- Lead OT cybersecurity projects, including system upgrades, risk mitigation initiatives, and compliance programs.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including IT, OT, security, operations, and external vendors, to ensure project success.
- Ensure that cybersecurity controls and risk management strategies are implemented in OT environments while minimizing operational disruptions.
OT Security & Risk Management
- Oversee the deployment of SCADA, ICS, PLC, and IoT security solutions within industrial networks.
- Manage network segmentation, access control, threat detection, and incident response plans for OT environments.
- Ensure alignment with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, IEC 62443, NERC CIP, ISO 27001, and CISA guidelines.
- Work closely with cybersecurity and operations teams to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in OT infrastructure.
Compliance & Governance
- Lead OT security compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and cybersecurity best practices.
- Oversee audits, penetration testing, and security assessments for critical infrastructure protection.
- Develop policies and procedures to enhance cybersecurity posture across OT environments.
- Work with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
- Act as a liaison between cybersecurity teams, IT, OT, and executive leadership, ensuring alignment on security initiatives.
- Develop and implement training and awareness programs to promote cybersecurity best practices across OT environments.
- Drive change management efforts to integrate cybersecurity policies into existing operational processes.
- Provide regular project updates, risk reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Desirable skills and experience
- Strong project management experience in OT, cybersecurity, or industrial automation within heavy asset industries.
- Strong knowledge of SCADA, ICS, PLC, DCS, and industrial networking protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, etc.).
- Experience implementing cybersecurity controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance in OT environments.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Familiarity with SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, zero-trust architecture, and endpoint security.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and risk assessment skills.
Preferred:
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (CSM, SAFe) certification.
- Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GICSP, or ISA/IEC 62443.
- Experience with secure remote access, IAM, and anomaly detection for OT environments.
- Knowledge of cloud security, AI/ML-driven threat detection, and industrial cybersecurity trends.
De Cognizant Community
We zijn een team dat elkaar helpt om doelen te bereiken op het hoogste niveau. Zonder ons team zouden we niet in staat zijn om de huidige energieke, samenwerkende en inclusieve werkomgeving te behouden. Een omgeving gericht om iedereen te laten slagen.
- Cognizant is een globale community van 300.000+ collega’s
- We dromen niet alleen van een betere wereld, wij helpen het te maken
- We zorgen voor onze mensen, de klanten, het bedrijf, de community en het klimaat door te doen wat goed is
- We zetten in op een innovatieve omgeving waar je zelf kan bouwen aan een carriere pad dat bij jou past.
Over ons
Cognizant is een van ‘s wereldstoonaangevende professionele dienstverleningsbedrijven, die de bedrijfs-, operationele en technologiemodellen van klanten transformeert voor het digitale tijdperk. Onze unieke, op de industrie gebaseerde, consultatieve benadering helpt klanten bij het visualiseren, bouwen en beheren van innovatievere en efficiëntere bedrijven. Met het hoofdkantoor in de VS is Cognizant (een lid van de NASDAQ-100 en een van Forbes’ beste werkgevers ter wereld in 2024) consequent vermeld als een van de meest bewonderde bedrijven ter wereld. Leer hoe Cognizant klanten helpt digitaal te leiden op www.cognizant.com.
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