Senior OT Security Consultant

Bridewell Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security firm in London is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in operational technology (OT) security. The role involves delivering OT Cyber Security services, engaging with clients, and implementing safety frameworks in critical infrastructure sectors. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of cyber security challenges. This position offers a hybrid working model with numerous professional benefits.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Working

Performance Incentive Bonus

Company Pension

Employee Shareholder Scheme

Private Healthcare (including Gym discounts)

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex cyber security projects.
• Ability to articulate impacts of cyber security events.
• Familiarity with asset discovery and vulnerability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT Cyber Security services to clients.
• Support implementation of safety frameworks and standards.
• Design secure OT network architectures.

Skills

Experience in operational technology (OT)

Knowledge of cyber security frameworks

Strong verbal communication skills

Understanding of OT products (PLCs, SCADA)

Job description

About Bridewell

One of the most exciting prospects in the UK cyber security sector today, Bridewell is a leading cyber security services company specialising in protecting and transforming critical business functions for some of the world's most trusted organisations. We are the trusted partner for operators of essential services and provide end-to-end cyber security capabilities that help our clients overcome their security challenges, allowing them to operate safely and securely. Bridewell holds the Gold level, Investors in People award which we feel solidifies and reflects on the outstanding calibre that makes us truly one team.

Who are we looking for?

Due to increasing demand for the OT cyber security services provided by Bridewell, we are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our team of industry leading OT cyber security specialists. We are looking for an OT security focused individual, with an honest and empathic approach to customer conversations. You will have experience and expertise in both cyber security and operational technology (OT), ideally in a client facing role, with experience in delivering complex projects, whilst developing and maintaining client relationships at a senior level.

What you\'ll be doing

The role sits within our OT Cyber Security team, which is part of the wider consulting practice within Bridewell. Your primary focus will be delivery of OT Cyber Security services to our clients, whilst also supporting the wider consulting practice on a range of Cyber Security projects that could range from a single risk assessment to the development of a full ISMS to ensure a multi-national company gains accreditation in accordance with the appropriate international standards.

The majority of our clients are part of the UK\'s critical national infrastructure, in sectors such as energy, water, and aviation. We also have clients in manufacturing, who often have a heavy reliance upon OT.

The services we provide are varied and interesting, and include:

• Transitioning clients to a position of mature cyber security & resilience, sometimes from a starting point of minimal security maturity.
• Supporting clients to implement frameworks, standards, and guidance, including ISA/IEC62443, NCSC CAF, NIST SP 800-82, ISO 27001, HSE OG86.
• Helping clients to understand their attack vectors that could be exploitable by threats.
• Designing secure OT network architectures and perimeter defences.
• Delivery of innovative security solutions to overcome security limitations of older OT systems.
• Authoring of OT specific policies, processes, and technical standards.
• Assurance of cyber transformation projects.
• Supporting the selection and development of security solutions and technologies.
• Designing OT remote access solutions.

What we\'re looking for

You will have:

• An understanding of OT products and systems, such as PLCs and SCADA.
• Understanding of the common cyber security challenges, cyber security controls and approaches within OT environments.
• Understanding of the different priorities of cyber security in OT & IT.
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks, including but not limited to ISA/IEC62443, NCSC CAF, NIST SP 800-82, HSE OG86, ISO 27001.
• Awareness and understanding of the OT security threat landscape.
• Ability to understand and articulate the impacts of cyber security events in various OT environments.
• Experience in performing cyber risk assessments.
• Familiarity with asset discovery, vulnerability analysis, and threat detection tooling.
• Expertise in an industrial sector.
• Strong verbal communication skills and technical authoring capabilities.

What\'s in it for you?

Our vision is to create a safe, inclusive digital world where people and organisations can thrive. Our values of Do the Right Thing, One Team and Above and Beyond emphasises the importance of the part we play in society, and our commitment to our people and clients. Our story to-date has been phenomenal, but success doesn\'t end here and as we continue to grow and scale, we want to keep the same culture, passion and commitment to high quality that has enabled us to get this far. Bridewell will provide a great career opportunity with continual development as well as the following:

• 25 Days Holiday - Plus buy and sell options
• Flexible Working (around core office hours)
• Performance Incentive Bonus
• Company Pension
• Employee Shareholder Scheme
• Personal Day & Birthday Off - After 1 year of service
• Family Leave - After 1 year of service
• Enhanced Maternity based on length of service
• Dedicated Training Budget
• Life Assurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare (incl. Gym discounts and vison care)

Location

Bridewell operates a hybrid and flexible working policy; however, you will be required to travel to different sites on occasion, including heavy industrial facilities.

Note: To be eligible for this job you must either hold SC or be eligible and willing to go through security clearance.

Note on equality Bridewell values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive working environment, with the aim that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society and each person feels respected and able to give their best.