Principal OT Cybersecurity Consultant

Siemens; Hebburn; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote working

Annual leave 26 days

Employee share plan

Pension scheme

Health & wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a senior OT cybersecurity consultant to shape the future of critical infrastructure resilience in the UK&I. You will lead assessments, architecture reviews and cyber maturity engagements for owners of Critical Power Infrastructure, translating complex findings into actionable executive-level guidance.

You will mentor peers, develop new services, and help secure ongoing consulting engagements while representing Siemens in industry forums and client workshops.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Experience delivering OT Cybersecurity consulting engagements.
• A degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Desirable certifications such as ISA/IEC 62443 Expert, GICSP, CISSP, GIAC.
• Experience supporting owners or operators of Critical Power Infrastructure.
• Experience leading customer-facing consulting engagements.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, DCS, PLCs, RTUs, OT networking, IEC 62443, NIS/NIS2, CAF.
• Ability to build trusted customer relationships and identify follow-on opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted relationships with owners and operators of Critical Power Infrastructure across GB & Ireland.
• Lead OT cybersecurity assessments, architecture reviews, and cyber maturity engagements.
• Produce consultancy-grade reports with pragmatic recommendations for executives.
• Facilitate customer workshops and executive briefings.
• Support customers in developing OT cyber resilience roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to extend consulting engagements through advisory relationships.
• Support strategic pursuits, proposals, and customer engagements.
• Develop new consulting services aligned to market and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to a high-performing consulting practice.
• Represent the business at conferences, working groups, and industry forums.

Skills

OT/ICS cybersecurity

Consulting delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory & standards

OT networking

Communication to execs

Education

Engineering or Cybersecurity degree

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of cybersecurity for critical national infrastructure? The cyber resilience of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure has never been more important. As Operational Technology (OT) environments become increasingly connected, organisations need trusted advisors who understand not only cybersecurity but also the operational realities of keeping critical services running. This is your opportunity to make an impact.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Developing trusted relationships with owners and operators of Critical Power Infrastructure across GB & Ireland
• Leading OT cybersecurity assessments, architecture reviews, and cyber maturity engagements
• Producing consultancy-grade reports with pragmatic recommendations for executive stakeholders
• Facilitating customer workshops and executive briefings
• Supporting customers in developing OT cyber resilience roadmaps
• Identifying opportunities to extend consulting engagements through trusted advisory relationships
• Supporting strategic pursuits, proposals, and customer engagements
• Developing new consulting services aligned to emerging market and regulatory requirements
• Mentoring colleagues and contributing to a high-performing consulting practice
• Representing the business through conferences, working groups, and industry forums

Your success is grounded in:

• Significant experience within Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
• Experience delivering OT Cybersecurity consulting
• A degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Professional certifications such as ISA/IEC 62443 Expert, GICSP, CISSP, or GIAC (desirable)
• Experience in supporting owners or operators of Critical Power Infrastructure
• Experience leading customer-facing consulting engagements
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, DCS, PLCs, RTUs, OT networking, IEC 62443, NIS/NIS2, and CAF
• Ability to build trusted customer relationships and identify follow-on consulting opportunities

Eligibility Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship
• Able to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) and satisfy customer-specific vetting where required
• Willing to travel throughout Great Britain & Ireland

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

What we offer you:

• An attractive remuneration package with a target-related bonus
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working from South Tyneside and remote working
• Access to employee share plans for long-term wealth creation
• 26 days of annual leave
• Excellent pension scheme with more than matching contributions up to 10%
• Diverse health and wellness offerings tailored to your lifestyle
• Opportunities for professional development and global career growth

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.