OT Cyber Security Consultant

Capula; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in advanced system integration is seeking an OT / ICS Cyber Security Consultant in Manchester, UK. This full-time role involves leading penetration tests, supporting compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders on critical infrastructure security. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of cyber security experience in OT/ICS environments and relevant certifications. Benefits include 28 days holiday, flexible working, and support for chartered membership.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Pension and life assurance

Mental health support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Support for chartered membership

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in cyber security, ideally in OT / ICS environments.
• Eligible for SC clearance and UK Cyber Security Council registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead red‑team activities: penetration testing and threat emulation.
• Support blue‑team functions: architecture and incident response.
• Conduct risk assessments and support standards like IEC 62443.

Skills

Cyber security experience

Hands-on offensive security skills

Experience with SCADA and PLCs

Experience with IC protocols

Education

IC / OT certification (e.g. GICSP, GRID, IEC 62443)

Job description

🔐 We’re Hiring: OT / ICS Cyber Security Consultant

📍 Stone, UK | 💼 Full‑time |

Capula (part of the EDF Group) is a leader in advanced system integration across energy, water, renewables, and manufacturing. We’re seeking an experienced OT / ICS Cyber Security Consultant to join our growing team and help secure some of the UK’s most critical infrastructure.

🛠️ What You’ll Do :

• Lead red‑team activities: penetration testing, threat emulation, resilience validation
• Support blue‑team functions: architecture, compliance, monitoring, incident response
• Develop attack scenarios using MITRE ATT&CK for ICS
• Conduct risk assessments and support standards like IEC 62443 & NIST SP800‑82
• Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to training, reporting, and continuous improvement

✅ What You’ll Bring :

• 3–5 years in cyber security, ideally in OT / ICS environments
• Experience with SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, and IC protocols (MODBUS, OPC, DNP3)
• Hands‑on offensive security skills (pen testing, threat modelling)
• At least one IC / OT certification (e.g., GICSP, GRID, IEC 62443)
• Eligible for SC clearance and UK Cyber Security Council registration

🎁 What We Offer :

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working & private healthcare
• Pension, life assurance & mental health support
• Cycle‑to‑work & green car schemes
• Support for chartered membership (IET, BCS, CIISEC)

We’re committed to inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

📩 Apply now or email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail], quoting job reference SS‑2025‑22.