TC-CS-Cyber Architecture- OT and Engineering-OT Security- Associate Director

EY; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a high-impact AD to lead the AEET – OT/IoT/IIoT competency, shaping long-term strategy, growth, and delivery excellence across OT/IoT domains. The role integrates with global cybersecurity leadership to drive solutions and market expansion.

You will oversee end-to-end go-to-market plans, build delivery capabilities, manage operations metrics, and guide partner and acquisition opportunities while mentoring a diverse team of professionals across regions.

Qualifications

• At least 17 years of overall experience.
• At least 15 years in architecture, engineering, implementation and operations OT/IoT/IIoT systems.
• At least 6 years of experience in assessing, implementing and operating security controls for these environments.
• Bachelor or college degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• MBA is good to have

Responsibilities

• Defining, developing and implementing strategic go-to-market plans for OT/IoT/IIoT Security in collaboration with local EY member firms.
• Defining, developing and implementing initiatives to build new OT/IoT/IIoT Security solutions.
• Building delivery capabilities to support existing and planned services and solutions.
• Management of competency operational metrics such as utilization, productivity, bench and people metrics.
• Own end-to-end sales opportunity qualification and pursuit, including drafting RFP responses and SoW.
• Support and drive the overall growth strategy for the Cybersecurity practice as part of the leadership team.
• Identify and pursue strategic opportunities for partnerships and acquisitions.
• Develop and rollout branding and marketing strategy for OT/IoT/IIoT security solutions.
• Inspire and motivate reporting professionals and foster collaboration.

Skills

OT/IoT/IIoT security

Cybersecurity leadership

Go-to-market strategy

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (Good to have)

Tools

SCADA

DCS

NIST/IEC knowledge

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY- Cybersecurity CAOE Competency Lead - Technology Consulting – Associate Director (AD)

As a competency leader for our Cyber Architecture, OT & Engineering competency, you will be responsibility for growing the business encompassing Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Internet of Things (IoT) Security, while also ensuring that business operation metrics are met for the competency.

The opportunity

We are looking for a AD to lead our AEET – OT/IoT/IIoT competency. This would involve creation and implementation of a short, medium and long term strategies for the competency to achieve business growth, meet operational metrics, manage and grow careers for AEET – OT/IoT/IIoT professionals, and meet service delivery and quality standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director - Cybersecurity and will be responsible for:

• Defining, developing and implementing strategic go-to-market plans for OT/IoT/IIoT Security in collaboration with local EY member firms in Americas, EMEIA and APAC.
• Defining, developing and implementing initiatives to build new OT/IoT/IIoT Security solutions in collaboration with EY Global Cybersecurity leaders.
• Building delivery capabilities to support existing and planned services and solutions.
• Management of competency operational metrics such as utilization, productivity, bench as well as people metrics such as retention, diversity, learning & certifications etc.
• Own end-to-end sales opportunity qualification and pursuit, including drafting RFP responses, proposal defence during Orals, drafting State of Work (SoW) leveraging expertise in scoping, solutioning and costing for OT/IoT/IIoT security solutions.
• Support and drive the overall growth strategy for the Cybersecurity practice as part of the leadership team.
• Identify and pursue strategic opportunities for partnerships and acquisitions.
• Develop and rollout branding and marketing strategy including items such as solution brochures, sales videos, thought leadership, community engagement etc.
• Inspire and motivate direct and in-direct reporting professionals while fostering an environment of collaboration and participation.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• At least 17 years of overall experience
• At least 15 years experience in architecture, engineering, implementation and operations OT/IoT/IIoT systems and at least 6 years of experience in assessing, implementing and operating security controls for these environments.
• Bachelor or college degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• MBA (Good to have)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Expertise in solution development, implementation and operation of SCADA, ISIS ad DCS systems.
• Expertise in product security and solutions for connected product security.
• Experience in OT/IT system integration and security architecture.
• Deep sector expertise in industries including Power & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Advanced Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards including NERC CIP, IEC 62443, NIST 800-82 and application of the same.
• Knowledge on IAM / SOC / Pen Testing in OT with understanding of OT processes, architecture
• Implementation experience of Identities , authorization , entitlements on OT environments
• ISA/IEC 62443 Expert*
• GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection (GCIP)
• GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
• OSCP (CREST Certified)

What You Can Look Forward To

• Be part of a Cybersecurity practice experiencing hypergrowth.
• As a leader, take ownership off a critical growth area within the practice and drive the business forward as you see fit.
• Work with a global client set and strengthen your personal network with experts and business influencers across the globe.

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