Senior Cyber Security Strategist

5 days ago


York, York City, United Kingdom Ricardo Deutschland GmbH Full time

Ricardo plc: A Global Leader in Environmental and Engineering Consulting


As a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company with over 100 years of engineering excellence, Ricardo plc is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Strategist to join our team. With operations in more than 20 countries and employing close to 3,000 employees, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading-edge and innovative cross-sector sustainable products and solutions.


We envision a safe and sustainable world, and our vision drives us every day. Our mission is to enable our customers to solve complex and dynamic challenges by providing expert technical leadership within the cybersecurity domain.


The Role


We are looking for a skilled Principal Consultant, Rail Industry Cyber Security who will bring deep technical knowledge and strategic vision to enhance Ricardo's cybersecurity capabilities. The successful candidate will drive innovation, oversee project success, and play an active role in both technical mentoring and business development.


Key Responsibilities



  • Provide cybersecurity technical leadership across projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
  • Mentor team members in cybersecurity, sharing knowledge and skills to enhance their performance.
  • Design and implement innovative cybersecurity tools and techniques tailored to client needs, ensuring successful project execution within timelines and quality benchmarks.

Project Delivery


Our ideal candidate will ensure all client engagements are positive and focused on enhancing cybersecurity service delivery. This requires continuous engagement in professional development to expand expertise and apply advanced cybersecurity knowledge to assess and analyze information per standards and procedures.


Sales and Business Development


The successful candidate will identify new business development opportunities within and beyond the rail industry, leveraging their extensive experience in cybersecurity and technical consulting. They will also communicate workload and project progress with line and project managers, balancing tasks effectively.


Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement



  • Ensure all client engagements are positive and focused on enhancing cybersecurity service delivery.
  • Continuously seek ways to improve service quality, aligning with industry best practices and company procedures.

Coaching and Mentorship


The ideal candidate will mentor colleagues in cybersecurity practices, ensuring alignment with company procedures and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.


Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid time off.



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