Operational Technology Security Consultant

LHH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an Operational Technology Security Consultant to enhance security across clients' operational environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in OT security, risk assessments, and developing security policies. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to gain Security Check (SC) clearance, with a focus on delivering practical solutions for diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Experience in industries such as energy, oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing.
• Ability to support organisations in developing OT security roadmaps and processes.
• Familiarity with governance and security awareness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys to identify systems in clients' OT environments.
• Assess systems and network security for compliance and best practices.
• Develop OT security policies and provide practical advice for addressing challenges.

Skills

Experience in OT environments with a focus on security

Understanding of OT security controls

Experience in assessments and evaluations of OT environments

Knowledge of OT-related network architecture

Job description

Your role

As an Operational Technology Security Consultant, you’ll collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver security-focused activities across one or more of the following areas :

• Conducting site surveys to help clients identify systems in their OT environments (including offshore locations)
• Assessing systems and network security for compliance and best practice and performing risk assessments
• Developing OT security policies and procedures to support safe and resilient operations
• Performing audits and gap analyses to help clients maintain compliance and improve security
• Providing practical advice and guidance to help clients address OT security challenges, act as trusted advisor
• Producing security artefacts for future use cases and delivery of OT training.

Your skills and experience

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. You may have experience in one or more of the following areas :

• Working in OT environments with a focus on security, across industries such as energy, oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing
• OT-related network architecture, endpoint protection, governance, and awareness initiatives
• Supporting organisations in developing roadmaps and processes to improve OT security
• Leading or contributing to assessments and evaluations of OT environments, including analysis and reporting
• Understanding OT security controls and how they apply to large organisations

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance .

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.