Lead OT Engineering Consultant

Alliance Automation Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Alliance Automation is seeking a Lead OT Cybersecurity Consultant to guide strategic cybersecurity initiatives across critical industrial environments in Australia. You will lead OT risk assessments, secure architecture, and maturity reviews to strengthen resilience and operational performance.

You'll work with top OT engineers, set roadmaps, governance, and provide executive advisory services, with emphasis on IEC 62443 alignment and secure-by-design outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Operational Technology environments.
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Responsibilities

• OT cybersecurity risk assessments and maturity reviews.

Skills

OT cybersecurity consulting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Consulting capability

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco

VMware

NetApp

Nutanix

Microsoft

Red Hat

Job description

Lead OT Cybersecurity Consultant

Secure Critical Infrastructure. Influence Industry. Lead from the Front.

At Alliance Automation, we're helping Australia's leading industrial organisations solve complex Operational Technology and Cybersecurity challenges across energy, water, infrastructure, mining and manufacturing.

• As a Lead OT Cybersecurity Consultant, you'll work alongside some of Australia's most experienced OT specialists, leading strategic cybersecurity initiatives that improve resilience, strengthen critical infrastructure and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.

Why Join Alliance Automation?

CARE | COLLABORATION | INTEGRITY | IMPACT | EXCELLENCE

These aren't just words on a wall—they define how we work, lead and deliver.

What We Offer

Major OT, Automation and Critical Infrastructure projects

The opportunity to influence strategic operational and cybersecurity outcomes

Collaboration with some of Australia's leading OT and engineering specialists

Competitive remuneration and clearly defined career progression

Ongoing professional development, training and certification support

Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance

Paid parental leave and additional leave benefits

At Alliance, you'll be trusted to make an impact while being supported by a team that genuinely values technical excellence and doing the right thing.

What You'll Lead

• OT cybersecurity risk assessments and maturity reviews


• Secure OT architecture and network design


• IEC 62443 aligned reviews and compliance assessments


• Cybersecurity roadmaps, standards and governance frameworks


• Executive and operational advisory services


• High-value engagements across critical industrial environments


• Secure-by-design initiatives that improve resilience and operational performance

What You'll Bring

Essential

• 10+ years' experience in Operational Technology environments


• 7+ years delivering OT Cybersecurity consulting services


• Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting capability


• Current Australian Driver's Licence

Highly Regarded

• IEC 62443 expertise and certification


• OT networking and infrastructure expertise


• Experience across Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, VMware, NetApp, Nutanix, Microsoft and Red Hat


• Experience with Claroty, Nozomi, Dragos, Darktrace or Waterfall


• SCADA, DCS, PLC and RTU experience

About Alliance Automation

Alliance Automation is a leading Australian provider of Operational Technology, Automation, Cybersecurity and Digital Solutions. We work with some of the nation's most critical industries, helping clients improve safety, reliability and performance through innovative engineering and technology.

Our success is built on exceptional people who share our commitment to Care, Collaboration, Integrity, Impact and Excellence. We invest in professional growth, reward achievement and provide opportunities to work on projects that genuinely shape the future of Australian industry.

Join us and help engineer, secure and automate what matters most.