Senior OT & SCADA Cybersecurity Specialist

About the role

At CBCL Limited, a growing engineering and environmental consulting firm, we are expanding our automation and controls portfolio across Atlantic Canada. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior OT & SCADA Cybersecurity Specialist to join our Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering team in Halifax, NS. Bring your technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to a collaborative team delivering cutting‑edge automation solutions for diverse industries.

Key responsibilities

• Develop OT & cybersecurity risk‑assessment frameworks and system designs for industrial control systems in water & wastewater, power, and oil & gas sectors.
• Meet with clients to understand needs and build long‑term relationships.
• Complete cybersecurity risk assessments focused on ICS/SCADA control systems.
• Collaborate with design engineers to select secure hardware and software for control system architectures.
• Design and review control system network architectures using protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, DNP3, OPC UA.
• Support continuous improvement of company design standards, master specifications, and quality‑assurance processes.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to deliver best‑in‑class OT & cybersecurity solutions.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in automation and controls.
• 5+ years of experience in SCADA‑related cybersecurity risk assessments and system design.
• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Training/certification in ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, NERC, or equivalent standards.
• Strong understanding of ICS/SCADA control systems.
• Proficiency with cybersecurity software tools and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with water & wastewater control systems is an asset.

Required skills

• EtherNet/IP
• Modbus
• Profinet
• DNP3
• OPC UA
• SCADA
• ICS

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package effective on first day.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions.
• Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience.
• Maternity or parental leave top‑up.
• Health spending account and wellness incentive.
• Education and lifelong‑learning subsidization.
• Flexible hours and locations to support work‑life balance.
• Access to training opportunities ranging from technical development to leadership skills.