Senior Operational Technology Consultant

CPS Group (UK) Limited; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a Senior Operational Technology Consultant to enhance their OT Advisory Practice. This contract role requires expertise in OT systems, cybersecurity, and risk assessments, contributing to high-level projects across the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will have advanced certifications and a strong background in implementing security across operational technology environments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of security principles and OT-focused security engineering principles.
• Experience with cybersecurity assessments and implementing security controls.
• In-depth knowledge of OT control systems and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments of OT systems and recommend mitigation measures.
• Prepare audit reports and support resolution of compliance gaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement site-specific planning.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Operational Technology (OT)

ICS Security

Risk Assessment

Audit & Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

CIPD Certification

Prince2 Certification

Training in ISA/IEC 62443 standards

CISSP Certification

GIAC Certification

ICS-CERT Certification

Tools

Cisco CyberVision

Claroty

SOAR platforms

Vulnerability management tools

Job description

Senior Operational Technology Consultant

Senior Operational Technology Consultant

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A CIPD & Prince2 qualified, SC-Cleared 360 Principal Recruitment Consultant sourcing top-tier contractors for UK businesses

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 [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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