Manager – Cyber Advisory (Operational Technology & Industrial Sectors)

PwC UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC UK’s Cyber Advisory team seeks a Manager specialising in Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security to strengthen security and resilience of critical operations across manufacturing, energy, utilities and transport. You will lead OT/ICS risk assessments, improve control frameworks and deliver complex client engagements.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, plant operators and senior technology leaders to translate technical risks into business outcomes, apply IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, NCSC CAF

Qualifications

• Experience leading OT and ICS cybersecurity engagements.
• Translate technical risks into business outcomes for stakeholders.
• Familiar with IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, NCSC CAF and ISO 27019.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT/ICS cyber risk assessments and threat analysis across critical industrial environments.
• Design and implement practical OT security improvements across IC, SCADA, DCS, PLC, RTU and Industry 4.0 environments.
• Lead client engagements including workshops and site visits to improve security maturity.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and support business development.

Skills

OT security

ICS

Risk assessments

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Tools

IEC 62443

NIST 800-82

NCSC CAF

ISO 27019

Job description

About The Role

Join PwC’s Cyber Advisory team as a Manager specialising in Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security, helping some of the world’s leading industrial organisations strengthen the security and resilience of their critical operations. Working across sectors including manufacturing, energy, utilities and transport, you will support clients in managing OT and Industrial Control System (ICS) risk, securing connected operational environments, and enabling safe digital transformation. You will lead OT security assessments, enhance control frameworks, provide strategic regulatory and compliance advice, and deliver complex client engagements. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on OT cyber professional who enjoys solving real‑world operational challenges while collaborating with engineers, plant operators and senior technology leaders.

About The Role

Join PwC’s Cyber Advisory team as a Manager specialising in Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security, helping some of the world’s leading industrial organisations strengthen the security and resilience of their critical operations. Working across sectors including manufacturing, energy, utilities and transport, you will support clients in managing OT and Industrial Control System (ICS) risk, securing connected operational environments, and enabling safe digital transformation. You will lead OT security assessments, enhance control frameworks, provide strategic regulatory and compliance advice, and deliver complex client engagements. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on OT cyber professional who enjoys solving real‑world operational challenges while collaborating with engineers, plant operators and senior technology leaders.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Deliver OT/ICS cyber risk assessments, security reviews and threat analysis across critical industrial environments, helping organisations identify vulnerabilities, strengthen resilience and manage operational risk across manufacturing, energy, utilities and other industrial sectors.
• Design and implement practical OT security improvements across IC, SCADA, DCS, PLC, RTU and Industry 4.0 environments, balancing cyber security requirements with operational safety, availability and business priorities.
• Lead client engagements including workshops, site visits and remediation programmes, applying leading frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, NCSC CAF and ISO 27019 to improve security maturity.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating complex technical risks into business insights, supporting control implementation, and contributing to business development, proposals and growth initiatives.

The Role Is For You If

• Ability to assess cyber security risks across Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) environments, identifying vulnerabilities and developing pragmatic recommendations that strengthen resilience while supporting safe and reliable operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of industrial technologies, control systems, operational networks and industrial communication protocols, with the ability to apply this knowledge to complex cyber security challenges.
• Capability to design, review and enhance OT security architectures, controls and operating models, helping organisations secure critical infrastructure and support digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of industry-recognised OT security frameworks and standards, including IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, NIST CSF and NCSC CAF, and the ability to apply them effectively to client challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage technical specialists, operational teams and senior leaders while translating complex cyber risks into clear business outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and collaboration skills, combined with a pragmatic and safety-conscious approach. Familiarity with OT security technologies, relevant certifications, or equivalent practical skills and knowledge would be beneficial.

What You’ll Receive From Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.