OT / ICS Cybersecurity Consultants

Johnston Vere Associates Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for OT Cybersecurity professionals. The role involves providing cybersecurity advice, conducting risk assessments, and building relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in OT/ICS security and experience with SCADA systems. Various levels are available, from mid/senior to principal consultant positions, offering a chance to work in diverse industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven background in OT/ICS Cyber Security.
• Strong experience with industrial automation and control systems (e.g., SCADA).
• Solid experience in critical infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Providing OT cybersecurity advice and guidance for clients.
• Perform risk assessments for security controls.
• Build successful relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

OT/ICS Cyber Security

SCADA

Client-facing roles

Project management

Network monitoring

Malware detection

Job description

Overview

We have two key clients who are seeking experienced OT Cybersecurity professionals across the UK. Both are established engineering consultancies, operating across a wide range of industrial market sectors including energy, water treatment, transportation, O&G and chemical.

Due to consistent project development across the UK, they are looking to expand their cyber security division and are recruiting for OT / ICS security specialists at various levels, including mid/senior to principal level consultants.

We are looking for candidates with strong knowledge and experience of operational technology such as SCADA software, as well as good knowledge of security principles relating to the NIS Directive, such as network monitoring and malware detection. Prior experience in client facing roles, project management or security engineering would also be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing OT cybersecurity advice and guidance for clients in a variety of project environments
• Perform risk assessments to determine the optimal use of security controls and solutions, to protect industrial systems and maximise cyber resilience
• Applying technical knowledge, using creative thinking in complex situations
• Build successful relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders at all levels

Requirements

• Proven background in OT/ICS Cyber Security
• Strong experience with industrial automation & control systems e.g. SCADA
• Solid experience in critical infrastructure e.g. Power, Utilities, Transportation etc.
• Previous security consultancy experience ideal
• Familiarity with ICS security standards such as ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, NERC-CIP

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