Operational Technology consultant

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Operational Technology Consultant to join their dynamic team. The role involves addressing cybersecurity challenges in critical infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, focusing on OT security risk management. The ideal candidate will possess strong teamwork and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders. Responsibilities include designing solutions, leading initiatives, and providing strategic cybersecurity advice across various industries.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in OT cybersecurity risk management.
• Experience in critical infrastructure and industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions in critical infrastructure sectors.
• Lead OT cybersecurity risk management initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Cybersecurity

OT Risk Management

Tools

SCADA

DCS

PLCs

RTUs

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Client:

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Location:

england, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology Consultant to join our dynamic team, working across critical infrastructure, manufacturing, equipment vendors, and professional services sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in addressing cybersecurity challenges, particularly in OT security risk management, and possess a deep understanding of integrated information systems and OT. Strong teamwork, excellent communication, and the ability to influence stakeholders are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement solutions within critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
• Lead OT cybersecurity risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards and emerging threats.
• Provide guidance on process control, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, RTUs, and industrial data communications.
• Advise on OT architecture, security monitoring, and industrial cybersecurity.
• Work across industries including electricity, oil & gas, water, nuclear, transport, and critical infrastructure.
• Apply security standards like NCSC NIS, CAF, ISO 27001, ISO 27005, NERC CIP, ISA-99/IEC 62443, and NIST CSF.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and provide strategic cybersecurity advice.
• Support business development and client engagement activities.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expertise in security management of industrial control systems and OT applications, including:
• Process control, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, RTUs
• Industrial cybersecurity and data communications
• IoT and Industrial IoT
• Electricity network control systems
• Strong knowledge of OT risk management, architecture, and monitoring.
• Experience in sectors like electricity, smart energy, oil & gas, water, nuclear, and transport.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards such as NCSC NIS, ISO 27001, ISO 27005, NERC CIP, ISA-99/IEC 62443, and NIST CSF.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with consulting methodologies for OT challenges.
• Interest in business development and proposal writing.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on OT security trends.