Anson McCade
Operational Technology Security Consultant (OT)
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Operational Technology Security Consultant (OT)
Operational Technology (OT) / Cyber Security Consultant
Locations: London, Bristol, Manchester, Belfast or Melbourn (Hertfordshire) Salary: £45,000 – £105,000 + excellent benefits Levels: Consultant, Senior Consultant & Principal Consultant Work Type: Hybrid (client site, office and remote-working depending on project needs)
Company Overview
Our client is a leading global innovation and technology consultancy, partnering with some of the world’s most recognised organisations to address complex business and technology challenges. They integrate strategy, engineering, digital transformation, and cyber security expertise across industries such as:
- Energy & Utilities
- Defence
- Government
- Transport
- Manufacturing
- Critical National Infrastructure
As demand for Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security grows, they’re expanding their specialist cyber security practice and are hiring experienced consultants from Consultant to Principal Consultant levels.
Role Overview
Join a highly regarded OT Cyber Security team, helping organisations safeguard the operational technology (OT) that underpins critical national infrastructure. You’ll collaborate on diverse client engagements, with your role involving:
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- Advising on industrial control systems (ICS) and OT environments security across sectors such as energy, utilities, transport, manufacturing, water, oil & gas, and defence.
Core Responsibilities
Your exact responsibilities will scale with your level of experience, including:
- Delivering OT and ICS cyber security consulting engagements
- Conducting OT cyber risk assessments, security reviews, and maturity assessments
- Advising clients on securing SCADA, PLC, RTU, and Distributed Control System (DCS) environments
- Designing secure OT architectures, industrial network segmentation, and industrial security solutions
- Supporting regulatory compliance (e.g., NIS Regulations) and cyber security governance
- Developing OT cyber security strategies and remediation roadmaps
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams spanning cyber, engineering, and digital transformation
- Building trusting client relationships and presenting technical recommendations
- Leading project delivery and mentoring junior consultants (applies to Senior and Principal level roles)
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Who We’re Looking To Speak With
We welcome candidates from both IT and Operational Technology backgrounds who have developed strong cyber security expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned consultant or transitioning from industry to consulting, your application could be perfect.
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An ideal candidate will have:
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Experience with:
- Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), or Industrial Cyber Security
- SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, DCS, or Process Control environments
- OT security architecture, industrial networking, or security monitoring
- Cyber risk management, security assessment methodologies, and security governance
- Industrial IoT (IIoT) technologies
- Familiarity with key standards such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, or NIS Regulations
- Critical National Infrastructure sectors, including Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation, Water, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, and Defence
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Soft Skills:
- Proven communication ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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- Previous experience in a consultancy setting is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Applications from candidates looking to transition to consulting from industry are highly encouraged.
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