OT Cyber Consultant -CGEMJP00354346

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup is seeking an OT Cyber Consultant in London to advise clients on the design, security, and optimization of OT environments across industrial sectors. The role spans OT/IT convergence, cybersecurity assessments, and implementation leadership.

The position involves a 5-month duration with a rate up to £368 per day (Umbrella only), and a 50% onsite/50% remote work arrangement at 1 - 3 Strand, London, WC2N 5EH. UK national with SC clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• OT Strategy & Consulting
• Assess OT infrastructure, processes, and risks
• Develop OT roadmaps aligned with objectives
• Guide OT modernization and digital transformation
• Support IT/OT convergence and operational excellence
• Design and optimize ICS/SCADA/DCS/PLC/HMI architectures
• Evaluate OT assets for performance improvements
• Advise on industrial networking and communications technologies
• Conduct OT cybersecurity assessments and gap analyses
• Develop security architectures and remediation plans
• Identify vulnerabilities in industrial systems
• Support incident response and business continuity
• Ensure alignment with industry standards and regulations
• Lead or support OT implementation and transformation projects
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, cybersecurity and IT teams
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications
• Develop technical documentation and client presentations
• Act as trusted advisor to client leadership
• Conduct workshops and knowledge transfer

Job description

OT Cyber Consultant

Rate: up to £368 per day - Umbrella only
Duration: 5 months
Location: 1 - 3 Strand, London, WC2N 5EH 50% onsite - 50% remote
SC Cleared / sole UK national

Role Description:

The Operational Technology (OT) Consultant is responsible for advising clients on the design, implementation, optimization, and security of OT environments that support industrial operations and critical infrastructure. The role bridges the gap between Operational Technology and Information Technology (IT), helping organizations improve operational efficiency, resilience, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing, utilities, energy, transportation, and other industrial sectors. OT environments commonly include industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, PLCs, sensors, and industrial networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• OT Strategy & Consulting
• Assess existing OT infrastructure, processes, and operational risks.
• Develop OT roadmaps aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on OT modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support IT/OT convergence programs and operational excellence initiatives. [ibm.com], [ot.owasp.org]
• Design, review, and optimize industrial control system architectures.
• Support implementation and maintenance of SCADA, DCS, PLC, and HMI solutions.
• Evaluate OT assets and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Advise on industrial networking and communications technologies. [en.wikipedia.org], [servicenow.com]
• Conduct OT cybersecurity assessments and gap analyses.
• Develop security architectures and remediation plans.
• Identify vulnerabilities affecting industrial systems and critical infrastructure.
• Support incident response, recovery planning, and business continuity activities.
• Ensure alignment with relevant industry standards and regulations. [ibm.com], [ot.owasp.org], [csrc.nist.gov]
• Lead or support OT implementation and transformation projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and IT teams.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Develop technical documentation, reports, and client presentations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership teams.
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfer activities.