Senior OT Consultant

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider seeks an OT Security Consultant to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. The role involves security risk assessments, compliance support, and training on IEC 62443. Ideal candidates have relevant technical experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, supportive personality.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial communication protocols like Modbus, IEC104.
• Strong communication skills in simple terms for technical concepts.
• Interest in writing whitepapers and publications.

Responsibilities

• Perform advisory services on clients' SCADA/ICS/OT infrastructure.
• Assist customers in establishing or extending their SCADA/ICS/OT security program.
• Support sales with technical expertise.

Skills

Practical security experience

Communication of technical concepts

Knowledge of IEC 62443

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree

Job description

OT Security Consultant

UK - Home Based

Imagine your customer is a leadingenergy providerorcritical infrastructure operator, specializing in the delivery of essential services that keep industries and communities running. As an OT security professional, your mission is ambitious: to optimize operational efficiency, ensure compliance with industry-leading certifications, and protect the systems at the heart of your client’s operations.

That’s where you step in. Through targeted training, you introduce your client to the world ofIEC 62443, the gold standard in OT cybersecurity. Our gap assessment identifies weaknesses in both processes and systems, ensuring a clear path to enhanced cybersecurity and compliance. You work side by side with your client, providing advisory and support to address challenges with precision and confidence.

With our expertise inpenetration testing,risk assessments, andindependent OT security assessments,you empower your client to achieve exceptional cyber resilience. From securing industrial control systems to safeguarding critical processes, your efforts not only strengthen defenses but pave the way for certification success.

Your success story? It’s not just about compliance, it’s about ensuring your client’s OT environment is resilient, secure, and ready for the future.

We are looking for an OT Security Consultant based in the United Kingdom, to be involved in security assessment projects for various industries.

As our OT Security Consultant you:

• Perform advisory serviceson our client’s SCADA/ICS/OT infrastructure for small to large-sized projects. This will include security risk assessments based on IEC 62443 methodology, gap assessments, security maturity reviews, trainings and consultancy support;
• Provide support in security design and security architectureof industrial networks and provide recommendations to improve the design;
• Assist customers in establishing or extending theirSCADA/ICS/OT security programby building joined roadmaps;
• Assist customers withsecure digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives;
• Interpret security vulnerabilities, risks, policies, and proceduresconcerning the operational business impact;
• Manage and execute assessmentsbased on internationally recognized frameworks or specific frameworks developed by Secura and support in certification journey;
• Support our saleswith your technical expertise;

You will work ongap assessments or risk assessments based on IEC62443, IT/OT site assessments, Threat Modeling, NIS compliance checks and Security Maturity Assessments. All these services are designed to support our customers to identify risks and improve their security resilience, no matter their current security maturity state. On top of these services, you will alsoprovide specific OT security training, offer a comprehensive IT/OT security awareness behavior program, and perform OT security research.

You recognize yourself in the following:

• A completedbachelor or master’sdegree;
• Practical security experience within industrial networks and industrial deviceslike PLCs, DCS, Safety systems, and SCADA;
• Experience with industrial communication protocols, like Modbus, IEC104, and vendor-specific protocols;
• Experience withconducting risk assessments and threat modelings;
• Strong ability tocommunicate technical concepts and assessment results verbally and in written reportsin simple terms;
• Knowledge ofIEC 62443, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-82andrelevant regulations in EU and UK;
• Interest and ability towrite exciting whitepapers and publications;
• A supportive and a proactive personality, you know how to attract and engage both customers and colleagues.

At Bureau Veritas Cybersecurity we have:

A strong focus on technical cybersecurity, delivering high-quality technical services in the field of digital security. You will be part of a team of motivated international specialists, where knowledge exchange is highly valued.

At Bureau Veritas Cybersecurity we provide an environment for you to develop your talents and stimulate your professional growth. Together, we work to safeguard the security and integrity of valuable data while facing the challenges of the everchanging cybersecurity world.

The Cybersecurity division from Bureau Veritas is fast-growing with ambitious goals. You will have the opportunity to grow along with us and shape your career allowing you to become an expert in your field. In terms of content, we offer you a diverse portfolio of exciting clients and projects.

Are you the OT Security Consultant we are looking for?

Apply Now!

Pre-employment screening and assessments are part of the selection process and annual social media screenings and check of criminal record will be conducted.