Operational Technology Security Consultant

LHH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A security consulting firm based in Manchester is seeking an Operational Technology Security Consultant to support clients in enhancing their OT security frameworks. The role involves conducting site surveys, performing audits, and developing security policies. Candidates should have strong experience in OT environments and understand relevant security controls. Applicants must be able to obtain Security Check clearance and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.

Qualifications

• Experience in OT security across industries like energy, oil and gas, or manufacturing.
• Understanding of OT security controls and governance.
• Ability to perform assessments and provide practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys in OT environments to identify security needs.
• Assess system and network security for compliance.
• Develop OT security policies and support resilient operations.
• Perform audits and gap analyses for security improvements.
• Produce security artefacts and deliver OT training.

Skills

OT environments security knowledge

Network security and risk assessment

OT security policies development

Auditing and compliance

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.