(INV) Senior Consultant, Cybersecurity, OT Technical Consultant TC, UKI

EY UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Career development

Health insurance

Job summary

EY UK is seeking a Senior Consultant in Cybersecurity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality security architecture and engineering outcomes for client engagements. You will work within delivery teams, helping design and document secure solutions and provide technical input across a range of cybersecurity engagements.

Responsibilities include delivering complex engineering engagements, implementing security controls from blueprints such as firewalls and VLANs, and producing artefacts.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity with on-site work; OT experience desirable.
• Network engineering: routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, NAT.
• Experience implementing secure remote and local access (PAM, jump hosts, PAW).
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex cybersecurity engineering engagements across multiple sites and regions.
• Implement security measures from blueprints, including firewall configurations, network segmentation (zones and conduits), VLANs, ACLs, and secure site-to-cloud connectivity.
• Produce engineering artefacts such as build standards, configuration baselines, and as-built documentation.
• Assist with secure remote and local access implementations (e.g., PAM, jump hosts, PAW).
• Support client workshops, design reviews and technical discussions.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, reusable assets and capability development within the Cyber Engineering team.

Skills

Security architecture

Network engineering

Firewall configurations

PAM/PAW access

OT security

Threat modeling

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

CCNA/CCNP or equivalent

Security certifications (e.g., CISSP)

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Cybersecurity & OT Technical Consultant – Senior Consultant:

About EY:
At EY, we are committed to building a better working world. Our Cybersecurity Consulting Practice is rapidly expanding, and we are investing in our capabilities to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions. Join us and be part of a global team of over 13,000 professionals dedicated to delivering cutting‑edge security transformation programs and services.

The Opportunity:

As a Senior Consultant in Cybersecurity, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality security architecture and engineering outcomes for our clients. You will work as part of delivery teams, supporting the design and documentation of secure solutions and providing technical input across a range of cybersecurity engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of complex cybersecurity engineering engagements across multiple sites and regions encompassing IT and OT with alignment to EY’s standards and client expectations.
• Implement security measures from blueprints, including firewall configurations, network segmentation (zones and conduits), VLANs, ACLs, and secure site to cloud connectivity.
• Produce engineering artefacts such as build standards, configuration baselines, and as‑built documentation.
• Assist with secure remote and local access implementations (e.g., PAM, jump hosts, PAW)
• Support client workshops, design reviews and technical discussions.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, reusable assets and capability development within the Cyber Engineering team.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Ability to work and thrive in a fast‑paced, result driven environments.
• Communication skills, both oral and written, tailored to diverse audiences.
• A proactive learner with a strong interest in developing deeper security architecture expertise.
• Strong team player who values collaboration and encourages open communication among team members.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have:

• Demonstrable experience in cybersecurity with on‑site experience (OT experience desirable but not mandatory).
• Network engineering skills (routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, NAT), firewall rule‑base, and network segmentation.
• Some experience implementing secure remote and local access and privileged access e.g. PAM, jump hosts, PAW.
• Working knowledge of any cybersecurity framework or standard such as NIST or ISO 27001.
• Willingness to travel for client delivery (domestic and international as required).

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience with any major security vendors (e.g. Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto).
• OT exposure such as SCADA/PLC/HMI basics, OT protocols
• Experience coordinating with operations on infrastructure changes such as IP re‑addressing and re‑cabling
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Government security clearances

Join Us: At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a meaningful and fulfilling career, supported by an inclusive culture and cutting‑edge technology. Together, we can create a better working world for all.

What we look for

We’re interested in people with integrity who can collaborate with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and crucially a growth mindset.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.