Operational Technology OT Specialist Team Lead

Accenture in the Philippines; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th Month Pay

HMO & Life Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangements

Upskilling & Certifications

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Accenture in the Philippines is seeking professionals with hands-on OT Security experience to support security managed services across client environments. You will focus on keeping operational environments secure, compliant, and resilient while collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires expertise in OT security frameworks, ICS/OT environments, and monitoring tools, with a flexible, hybrid work arrangement at the Cubao office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Operational Technology (OT) Security experience.
• Knowledge of OT security frameworks, standards, and compliance.
• Familiarity with OT protocols like Modbus, DNP3, PROFINET, OPC-UA.
• Experience securing industrial control systems (ICS) and OT environments.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate OT risks.
• Experience with OT security monitoring tools and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME and lead team execution to meet security objectives.
• Manage team decisions and contribute to strategic and operational planning.
• Collaborate with multiple teams on security initiatives.
• Provide solutions to security challenges across teams and environments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional groups to align on security strategies.
• Mentor and guide team members to improve performance.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure client requirements and standards are met.

Skills

OT Security

Security frameworks

NIST SP 800-82r3

MITRE ATT&CK for IC

ISO/IEC 62443

OT protocols

ICS security

Risk assessment

Security monitoring

Incident response

Communication skills

Tools

Claroty

Nozomi

Dragos

Job description

Job Description:

Ready to join Accenture’s team of empowered people? We’re looking for candidates with the following skills and experience for this role. Do you fit the profile? If you do, we’d love to hear from you!

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Who we are:

Accenture in the Philippines is a pioneer in Accenture’s global delivery network. Over the past 30 years, we have expanded our capabilities to become a powerhouse company providing end-to-end technology and business services. As part of Accenture’s global footprint in over 120 countries, covering 40-plus industries, we have been working with the biggest companies in the country and around the globe.

Innovation, a constant at Accenture, enables us to find new ways to stay ahead of our clients’ challenges. Our inclusive, diverse, and strong culture of equality helps us constantly drive innovation in the workplace. By combining our industry expertise and the deep skills of our people with the latest technologies and our uncompromising high-performance standards, we help organizations grow their business and succeed in the digital age.

What’s in it for you?

At Accenture you will work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies. You’ll be immersed in industry best practices such as event-driven architectures and domain-driven designs. Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. You'll work with Accenture’s certified practitioners, and Accenture will support you in growing your own tech stack and certifications.

Job Summary:

We are looking for skilled professionals with hands‑on experience in Operational Technology (OT) Security to support and deliver security managed services across client environments. Your day will revolve around ensuring that operational environments remain secure, compliant, and resilient. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, drive key decisions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within security operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and lead team execution to meet security objectives
• Manage team decisions and contribute to strategic and operational planning
• Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders on key security initiatives
• Provide solutions to security challenges across teams and environments
• Coordinate with cross‑functional groups to align on security strategies and operational goals
• Mentor and guide team members to improve performance and capability
• Monitor service delivery to ensure compliance with client requirements and industry standards

Professional & Technical Skills

• At least 3-5 years of Operational Technology (OT) Security experience
• Strong understanding of OT security frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements (e.g. NIST SP 800-82r3, MITRE ATT&CK for IC, and ISO/IEC 62443)
• Familiarity with OT protocols (e.g. Modbus, DNP3, PROFINET, and OPC-UA)
• Experience in securing industrial control systems (ICS) and OT environments
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in OT infrastructure
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools and incident response processes specific to OT (e.g. Claroty, Nozomi, and Dragos)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for complex security issues
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate across diverse teams
• Must be amenable to work on possible shifting schedule with hybrid work set up at our Cubao office

What we believe:

All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long‑lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process, they will be happy to assist you.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Total Rewards (Compensation, Performance Bonus, 13th Month Pay, Day 1 HMO & Life Insurance Coverage)
• Expanded maternity leave up to 120 days*
• Expanded paternity leave up to 30 days*
• Flexible Working Arrangements*
• Healthy and Encouraging Work Environment
• Company-sponsored trainings like upskilling and certification
• Employee Stock Purchase Pan
• Loyalty and Christmas Gift
• Inclusion and Diversity Benefits
• Car and housing plan*
• Terms & Conditions apply

Equal employment Opportunity Statement:

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