OT Cyber Security Consultant

Risktec Solutions; East Staffordshire; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TÜV Rheinland Solutions is seeking an OT Cyber Security Consultant to lead and deliver complex OT cybersecurity projects across critical sectors. You will guide strategic discussions with clients, mentor teams, and drive proposals that align with regulatory standards and client objectives.

The role requires strong expertise in OT security, project management, and thought leadership, with some UK travel. A senior candidate with extensive experience across OT environments and CSMS development is

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical delivery experience in OT cybersecurity within high-hazard sectors.
• Ability to lead and manage larger project teams and mentor junior team members.
• Experience in business development, client relationships, and delivering growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of OT cybersecurity projects including site audits, compliance assessments, vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.
• Create, review, and implement OT CSMS aligned with objectives and industry standards.
• Deliver tailored cybersecurity strategies balancing short-term improvements with long-term goals.
• Provide technical leadership in network diagrams, architectures, and ICS asset inventories.
• Advise clients on OT cybersecurity roadmaps and build resilience and compliance.
• Proactively develop a professional network to identify growth opportunities and proposals.
• Develop and lead high-impact proposals and project scopes, ensuring value exceeds client and company expectations.
• Build long-term client partnerships, addressing needs and identifying future collaboration opportunities.
• Mentor and develop larger project teams, promoting collaboration and high delivery standards.
• Stay ahead of OT cybersecurity trends, regulatory changes, and competitor innovations.
• Contribute to thought leadership through industry forums and conferences.
• Improve internal processes, methodologies, and delivery quality standards.
• Monitor resources and budgets, aligning with organisational goals.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Project leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Client engagement

Proposal development

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering

Tools

IEC 62443

CAF

OG86

NIS

Job description

The OT Cyber Security Consultant will be a key technical asset, managing the delivery of OT cybersecurity consultancy services for high-hazard industries, including oil and gas, power, water, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. Reporting to the OT Cyber Security Team Leader, the Consultant will take full ownership of strategic projects, provide technical guidance, and steer strategic discussions with clients to develop tailored cybersecurity solutions.

This role demands expertise in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, project management skills, and thought leadership to inspire clients and internal teams. The Consultant has business development responsibilities, including developing a professional network, identifying growth opportunities, collaborating with clients to create proposals, and delivering exceptional results. The Consultant will also mentor junior team members, manage larger project teams, and continuously improve service delivery, all while aligning with TÜV Rheinland's vision and business objectives.

This hybrid work role requires some travel within the UK to effectively engage with clients.

Lead and manage the delivery of OT cybersecurity projects, such as site audits, regulatory compliance assessments, vulnerability analyses, and risk assessments.

Create, review, and implement OT Cyber Security Management Systems (CSMS) aligned with organisational objectives, market needs, and key industry standards, including IEC 62443, CAF, OG86, and NIS.

Deliver innovative, tailored cybersecurity strategies to address unique client business and technical needs, balancing short-term improvements with long-term objectives.

Provide technical expertise and leadership in the creation, design, review, and validation of network diagrams, system architectures, and asset inventories for OT environments, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS).

Act as an advisor to clients, leading strategic discussions and guiding the development of their OT cybersecurity roadmaps to build resilience and compliance.

Proactively build and maintain a key professional network of potential and current clients, leveraging relationships to identify business development opportunities and high-value growth.

Develop and lead high-impact proposals, create project scopes, and oversee the delivery of commercial solutions that exceed client and company expectations.

Develop long-term partnerships with clients by understanding and addressing their unique needs, ensuring customer satisfaction and identifying future opportunities for collaboration.

Manage and lead larger project teams, encouraging collaboration and commitment while providing structured mentoring to enhance the technical and professional development of less experienced team members.

Stay at the forefront of OT cybersecurity trends, regulatory developments, competitor innovations, and emerging threats, and incorporate valuable insights into project delivery and consultative strategies.

Actively contribute to TÜV Rheinland's thought leadership through participation in industry forums, conventions, and conferences, further strengthening the organisation's reputation and presence in the market.

Continuously improve internal processes, methodologies, and delivery quality standards, enhancing department efficiency and effectiveness.

Monitor resource utilisation, manage project budgets effectively, and ensure strategic alignment with organisational goals.

Essential

• 10+ years of technical delivery experience, including experience gained in OT cybersecurity roles within high-hazard sectors such as oil and gas, power, water, chemicals, or pharmaceuticals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage larger project teams and mentor junior-level team members, providing actionable feedback and ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Skill in exceeding challenging objectives, delivering impactful results, and managing commercial contributions while achieving growth targets.

Desirable

• Experience providing consulting services, including managing client relationships, designing tailored solutions, and guiding strategic implementations.
• Proven success in business development, including the identification, pursuit, and conversion of opportunities into sustainable projects.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in OT cybersecurity principles, frameworks, regulations, and standards, including IEC 62443, CAF, OG86, and NIS.
• Experience in leading the delivery of technical assessments, solutions, and consultancy services in complex projects, including:
  • Risk assessments and vulnerability analysis for OT environments.
  • Advanced asset inventory preparation and management for industrial control systems (ICS).
  • Leading physical and standards-compliant site audits, ensuring alignment with any relevant industry frameworks or compliance requirements.
  • Creating, optimising, and validating detailed network diagrams and system architectures to support optimal OT cybersecurity and operational objectives.
  • Crafting, developing, and reviewing OT Cyber Security Management Systems (CSMS) in line with future-proof best practices and aligned with enterprise needs.
  • Reviewing, evaluating, and providing strategic direction on incident response and recovery plans as part of comprehensive cybersecurity strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including consistent technical reporting and presentation delivery with tools such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering or technical subject.

Desirable

• Desirable: Industry-recognised advanced OT cybersecurity certifications (e.g., IEC 62443, TUV 263, CISSP, or GICSP).
• Desirable: Chartered Membership or working towards comparable professional status (e.g., CEng or equivalent).

TÜV Rheinland Solutions is an established and specialist risk management consulting, inspection and training company, and is part of the TÜV Rheinland Group. We help clients to manage health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and business risk in sectors where the impact of loss is high.

Our people are high calibre andmotivated professionals, with a clear focus on meeting clients' expectations. Our principal office is in Warrington, with other UK Offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Derby, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Great Yarmouth, London and Stockton. We also have international offices in key locations in Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia and North America. Our activities are supported by a comprehensive network of TÜV Rheinland offices and local representatives in other regions around the world. We are privileged to have many of the world's best companies as clients in many sectors, including oil, gas and chemical, nuclear and defence, transport and renewables. We have delivered over 13,000 projects to over 1,800 clients in over 80 countries.