Senior OT Security Consultant

Bridewell; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Senior OT Security Consultant, where you'll engage with clients to enhance their Cyber Security posture. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects within critical national infrastructure sectors, including energy and aviation. With a strong emphasis on innovation, you'll design secure OT solutions and help clients navigate complex security challenges. The company values inclusivity and sustainability, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about Cyber Security and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Working

Company Pension

Employee Shareholder Scheme

Dedicated Training Budget

Home Office Equipment

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in OT Cyber Security and client-facing roles.
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT Cyber Security services to critical national infrastructure clients.
• Design secure OT network architectures and implement security solutions.

Skills

Cyber Security

Operational Technology (OT)

Communication Skills

Cyber Risk Assessments

SCADA and PLC Technologies

Network Security

Cloud Platforms

Education

Relevant Cyber Security Certifications

Tools

ISA/IEC 62443

NCSC CAF

NIST SP 800-82

HSE OG86

Job description

Senior OT Security Consultant (BBBH129) London, England

Senior OT Security Consultant

Who are we looking for?

Due to increasing demand for the Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security services provided by Bridewell, we are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our OT Cyber Security team of industry leading experts. You will ideally be a client facing consultant with a high-level of experience and expertise in both Cyber Security and Operational Technology (OT).

What you’ll be doing

The role sits within our OT Cyber Security team, which is part of the wider consulting practice in Bridewell. 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. Your primary focus will be delivery of OT Cyber Security services to our clients.

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, HSE OG86.
• Helping clients to understand their attack vectors that could be exploitable by threats.
• Designing secure OT network architectures and perimeter defences.
• Designing OT remote access solutions.
• Delivery of innovative security solutions to overcome security limitations of older OT systems.
• Supporting the selection and development of security solutions and technologies.

What we’re looking for

You will have:

• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with a variety of different stakeholders, including engineers and senior management.
• Deep understanding of common OT cyber security controls and approaches.
• Delivered Cyber Security solutions for OT systems across all levels of the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture (PERA) model.
• Experience in operating within industrial environments (including familiarity with common management of change procedures, as well as FAT & SAT).
• Experience in applying innovative solutions to overcome common Cyber Security challenges in OT environments, including IdAM limitations, lack of message authentication in OT protocols, and complexities with the application security updates.
• Ability to understand and articulate the impacts of cyber security events in various OT environments.
• Understanding of the different priorities of cyber security in OT vs IT.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of performing cyber risk assessments.
• Demonstrable knowledge of cyber security frameworks, including but not limited to ISA/IEC 62443, NCSC CAF, NIST SP 800-82, HSE OG86, and ISA TR84.
• Ability to understand and interpret process control and single-line diagrams.
• Experience of designing and implementing enterprise security.
• Awareness and understanding of the OT security threat landscape.
• Broad understanding of a range of computer operating systems.
• Strong network and network security capabilities.
• Very strong understanding of SCADA and PLC technologies.
• Very strong technical authoring capabilities.
• Experience of cloud platforms is advantageous.

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’ emphasise the importance of the part we play in society, and our commitment to our people and clients. 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)
• Company pension
• Employee shareholder scheme
• Dedicated training budget
• Home office equipment (for remote working employees)
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Private healthcare (incl. gym discounts)
• Birthday off (after 1 year)

About Bridewell

One of the most exciting prospects in the UK cyber security sector today, Bridewell is one of the fastest growing cyber security services businesses with a strong track record for delivering complex security projects and providing excellent customer service. 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’.

Along with our focus on our people, we also have a big focus on sustainability and recognise the role we play in the fight against climate change. Today, Bridewell is proud to be a carbon negative business.

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.

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.