OT Cyber Security Consultant

Accenture the Netherlands; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture's OT Security practice protects critical infrastructure and industrial environments from cyber threats across Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, and Defense. We're looking for an OT Cyber Security Consultant to deliver technical security solutions and perform assessments.

You'll work on high-profile projects with Critical National Infrastructure clients, helping them secure SCADA systems, DCS environments, and industrial networks.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of cybersecurity with OT/ICS exposure.
• Knowledge of OT security frameworks and standards (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443).
• Familiarity with OT-specific regulations (NIS, NIS2, CAF, CRA).
• Understanding of OT threat landscape and industrial attack vectors.
• Ability to work with waterfall and agile methodologies across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills in English and Dutch with ability to engage technical and operational stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel across the Netherlands as projects require.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT security assessments, readiness evaluations, and discovery workshops in industrial environments.
• Analyze ICS architecture and identify OT vulnerabilities; propose mitigations.
• Deploy OT security controls balancing security with operational continuity.
• Develop OT security documentation and assurance plans; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Engage with operations, engineers, and management to translate OT risks into business impacts.

Skills

OT/ICS security

English/Dutch communication

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery lifecycle

Tools

IEC 62443

NIST CSF

ISA/IEC 62443

DNP3

Modbus

OPC

Job description

Accenture's Operational Technology Security practice protects critical infrastructure and industrial environments from cyber threats across Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Defense. We're looking for an OT Cyber Security Consultant to deliver technical security solutions, conduct assessments, and grow their expertise in this specialized and rapidly evolving field.

You'll work on high-profile projects with Critical National Infrastructure clients and industrial organizations, helping them secure SCADA systems, DCS environments, and industrial control networks. This is a Netherland-wide role with hybrid arrangements (typically 2-3 days per week in our Amsterdam office, with additional client site visits as needed).

What You'll Do:

Assessment & Analysis

• Conduct OT security assessments, readiness evaluations, and discovery workshops in industrial environments
• Perform technical analysis of Industrial Control Systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC, IIoT) architecture and infrastructure
• Identify vulnerabilities in OT networks and recommend security improvements aligned with industry standards
• Assess and articulate OT-specific risks (safety, availability, integrity) and propose proportionate mitigations

Technical Delivery

• Deploy security controls tailored to operational technology environments, balancing security with operational continuity
• Support the implementation of ICs security frameworks based on IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and other OT-specific standards
• Develop network segmentation strategies for OT/IT convergence scenarios
• Conduct security testing in industrial environments while maintaining operational safety

Documentation & Compliance

• Create project deliverables including OT threat and risk assessments, security policies, procedures, and compliance evidence
• Develop security assurance management plans for industrial control systems
• Produce technical documentation supporting OT security programs and regulatory compliance
• Support clients with NIS, NIS2, CAF, and CRA compliance requirements

Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide security guidance to operations teams, control engineers, and plant managers
• Translate complex OT security risks into business impact for non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure cohesive security across IT/OT boundaries
• Work effectively with senior client stakeholders (CISOs, Heads of OT, Operations Directors)

What We Are Looking For

• 4-6 years of experience in cybersecurity with demonstrable OT/ICS security exposure
• Understanding of Industrial Control Systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC) and their unique security challenges
• Knowledge of OT security frameworks and standards (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443)
• Familiarity with OT-specific regulations (NIS, NIS2, CAF, CRA)
• Understanding of the OT threat landscape and attack vectors specific to industrial environments
• Ability to work with both waterfall and agile methodologies across the full delivery lifecycle
• Strong communication skills in English and Dutch with ability to engage both technical and operational stakeholders
• Willingness to travel across the Netherlands as projects require

Highly Valued

• Experience in Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, or Critical National Infrastructure sectors
• Hands-on experience with OT network architectures, protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC), and segmentation strategies
• Professional certifications: GICSP, IEC 62443, CISSP, GRID, or similar
• Understanding of safety systems (SIS) and their security requirements
• Knowledge of common OT security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, asset management tools)
• Experience conducting OT security assessments or penetration testing