Senior Operational Technology Consultant

JR United Kingdom; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Senior Operational Technology Consultant for their OT Advisory Practice in the UK. The role involves conducting cybersecurity assessments and advising on risk mitigation for operational technology systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge in OT, cybersecurity standards, and have a proven ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in OT-focused security engineering principles.
• Strong understanding of security principles and technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of network and control systems in critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity and vulnerability criticality assessments of OT systems.
• Benchmark cybersecurity posture against industry standards.
• Execute system and network hardening of OT environments.

Skills

Security principles

Cybersecurity assessments

Communication

Operational Technology security engineering

Education

CISSP

GIAC

ISA/IEC 62443 certification

Tools

Cisco CyberVision

SOAR platforms

Vulnerability management solutions

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26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Operational Technology (OT) Consultant

Role: Senior Operational Technology (OT) Consultant

Specialism(s): OT, Operational Technology, Industry Control Systems, ICS, SCADA, DCS, ISA/IEC62443, NIST, Cyber Security, Audit & Assessment, SoW, Cisco CyberVision, Claroty, SOAR, ISA-95

Type: Contract, Daily Rate

Location: UK (Remote Working)

Start: ASAP / Urgent

Initial Contract Duration: 4 Months (likely extension or temp-to-perm)

Senior Operational Technology Consultant

CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading organisation to appoint a Senior Operational Technology (OT) Consultant to join their OT Advisory Practice, an established team of experts specialising in OT, SCADA, ICS-related projects and engagements. The Operational Technology Consultant will play a key role in this EMEA team, working closely with the Practice Leads and technical specialists.

This role requires true Operational Technology Consulting experience and exposure to/hands-on experience with Cisco Cyber Vision.

Role Requirements

• Conduct cybersecurity and vulnerability criticality assessments of OT systems, categorising risks and recommending appropriate mitigation measures based on assessment findings.
• Benchmarking cybersecurity posture of OT environments against industry standards (e.g. ISA/IEC 62443, NIST)
• Identifying gaps in achieving the desired Security Level (SL)
• Advising on applicable controls tailored to the client's specific systems and operational context.
• Preparing comprehensive audit and assessment reports.
• Identifying compliance and security gaps, and coordinating with key stakeholders through to resolution
• Supporting the planning and scheduling of audit and assessment activities
• Executing system and network hardening of OT environments in line with security best practices.
• Collaborating with OT asset owners to coordinate implementation activities and site-specific planning.
• Performing risk assessments for on-site implementation activities
• Assist in the development of proposals and Statement of Works (SOW)

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of security principles and technologies
• Demonstrable experience in applying OT-focused security engineering principles, conducting cybersecurity assessments, implementing and validating security controls, and adhering to system lifecycle best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of network and control systems used in critical infrastructure sectors, with the ability to assess and secure these environments effectively.
• Practical knowledge of control systems from a wide range of vendors, including PLC, DCS, and SCADA platforms.
• Preferably hold training or certifications in standards and frameworks such as ISA/IEC 62443, CISSP, GIAC, ICS-CERT, or SANS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical information.
• Sound understanding of business operations and security practices within engineering and security consulting domains.
• Proven familiarity with leading industry standards and frameworks, such as IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-82, ONG-C2M2, and NERC-CIP.
• Technical Experience with:
• Cisco CyberVision or Claroty
• Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms
• OT asset inventory and change detection tools
• Vulnerability management solutions
• OT network and communications monitoring tools
• Familiarity with the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture (ISA-95)

For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group on 02920 37 55 99 or email [emailprotected]