PA Consulting
Operational Technology Consultant
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Operational Technology Consultant
Company Description
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.
As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.
We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists across industries including:
- Consumer and manufacturing
- Defence and security
- Energy and utilities
- Financial services
- Government and public services
- Health and life sciences
- Transport
Our teams operate globally from offices across: UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.
PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.
Job Description
About the Role
Like our company description states, we believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer-centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech-driven world.
Why consider joining our Digital & Data community?
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Join our Digital & Data team, working alongside product, design, and various cross-disciplinary experts to transform concepts into innovative software solutions.
What You Gain
- A flexible and unique career path in a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity.
- Option to grow through our technical career track—base yourself on pathways of your choosing.
- Hybrid work: Minimum 2 days per week in-office or on-client-site.
- Engagement across an array of projects and tech stacks in our 7 client sectors—keeping variety at the heart.
- Support from a community of tech experts, fostering knowledge-sharing and peer-level coaching & mentoring.
- Growth through our culture of learning: Funding for courses and certifications (technical and non-technical).
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What to Expect in Your Day
✔️ Utilize agile best practices while collabs cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders. ✸ Team problem-solving: in-person whiteboard sessions alongside asynchronous discussions via Microsoft Teams. ✔️ Hybrid work model:
- Two days minimum: office/client-site.
- Hours/location subject to role or assignment—higher client engagement may require up to 5 days per week on-site for bespoke projects. ✔️ Embrace our values-driven culture to deepen impact.
Requirements
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Even if every requirement below isn’t fully met, we’re open to exploring other roles where your background aligns better.
- Core understanding of:
- Security management for industrial control and operational tech systems.
- Process control
- SCADA systems
- Distributed control, PLCs, and RTUs
- Industrial cybersecurity and network architectures
- Implementing Electricity network control strategies
- Security management for industrial control and operational tech systems.
- Tech-savviness with:
- IoT and Industrial IoT implementations
- Cybersecurity risk management, architecture, and security monitoring protocols
- Industry focus:
- Energy grids (generation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy)
- Smart metering and solutions
- Oil & gas
- Water systems
- Civil nuclear facilities
- Transportation (aviation, rail, maritime, road, autonomous vehicles)
- Critical infrastructure
- Relevant industry standards:
- NCSC NIS, CAF
- ISO 27001 & ISO 27005
- NERC CIP
- ISA-99/IEC 62443
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
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⚠️ Some roles require UK security clearance.
- All PA Consulting recruits undergo Baseline Personnel Security checks.
- Some roles need higher level security vetting with: ✔️ 5+ years UK residency ✔️ Paid candidates permit: Priority to British Citizens or those with 5 years continuous UK stay.
*Do uncertainties about your eligibility exist? Review the [UK Government’s guidelines on security vetting here]] Agreement Required:
Benefits
Thriving at PA
The Life At PA Values
Quality of work lives through purpose-driven mindset.
- Supporting teams & communities via innovative solutions.
- Culture of inclusion fostering diverse voices and self-actualization. Find out more → [Life at PA]
Well-being & Accommodations
PA meets your health and financial needs comprehensively:
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Health & Well-being: ✅ Private healthcare for the whole family. ✅ Work-life balance: 25 days annual leave (allowing bonuses for 5 extra). ✅ Generous pension scheme.
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Social Contribution: ✅ Charity/volunteering involving options. ✅ Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus. ✅ PA share ownership boosts long-term employee value. ✅ Tax-efficient vehicles: Like bike-to-work schemes and GYE (Give As You Earn)
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Equality & Diversity Commitments 🚨 Core ethos: recruit & reward “ abilities and contributions” entry default-free screen. Promotes underrepresented groups and fosters greater integration.
A need adjustment to recruitment/interview processes? Reach out:
Accommodation request: recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com
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