OT Cyber Security Consultant

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading, nationwide organization is seeking an OT Cyber Security Consultant to deliver high-quality advisory services in the UK. This hybrid position requires experience in cyber risk management and a strong understanding of cyber-physical systems. The role offers a competitive salary of up to GBP60K, discretionary bonuses, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Join to help shape secure environments across key sectors such as energy and transport.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber risk management and advisory, ideally within the built environment or critical infrastructure.
• Experience applying assurance frameworks and technical standards.
• Background in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) functions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality cyber security advisory services to clients.
• Identify and assess cyber risks across operational technology.
• Scope and design innovative mitigation strategies tailored to client needs.

Skills

Cyber risk management

Strong understanding of cyber-physical systems

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM)

Tools

NIST

ISO27001

Job description

OT Cyber Security Consultant

Location: Various Locations UK–wide (Hybrid – 2 days per week in nearest office) Job Type: Full–time Salary: GBP40 – GBP60K (depending on experience) + discretionary bonus + benefits

We are currently recruiting for an OT Cyber Security Consultant to join a leading, nationwide organisation delivering high–impact cyber advisory services across critical infrastructure and the built environment. This role is ideal for an experienced cyber professional who is passionate about risk management, resilience, and embedding security into complex, real–world systems.

You will work closely with internal teams and external clients to identify and manage cyber risks, applying industry–standard assurance frameworks and technical standards to shape secure, sustainable solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver high–quality cyber security advisory services to internal projects and external clients.
• Identify and assess cyber risks across operational technology and cyber–physical systems.
• Scope and design innovative mitigation strategies tailored to client needs.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of cyber advisory products and services.
• Support the integration of cyber security into multi–disciplinary design and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with technical specialists and project teams to embed security into the full project lifecycle.
• Engage with clients across sectors such as energy, water, transport, and smart infrastructure.
• Share knowledge and support internal awareness of cyber risk across the wider business.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber risk management and advisory, ideally within the built environment or critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of cyber–physical systems, OT environments, and connected infrastructure.
• Experience applying assurance frameworks and technical standards (e.g. NIST, ISO27001, CAF).
• Background in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) functions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Agile, analytical, and solutions–focused mindset.
• Experience in sectors such as energy/utilities, transport, or smart cities is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM) or significant progress toward them.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to GBP60K (depending on experience), plus discretionary bonus
• Flexible, UK–wide working arrangements
• Generous benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and transformation projects

If you're a cyber security professional with a passion for protecting operational systems and shaping secure, resilient environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today–shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 24–48 working hours.