Industrial OT Security Architect & ICS Defender

Socket.dev; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an OT Cybersecurity Consultant to lead and support hands-on security engagements across industrial environments. You will assess, design, and help implement OT/ICS security solutions with client engineers, operators, and security teams to reduce risk without disrupting operations.

You will contribute as a SME on active pursuits, support governance and policy development, and collaborate with IT/OT teams to drive practical security outcomes. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in OT/ICS environments (electric utilities, manufacturing, water/wastewater, etc.).
• 3+ years hands-on with SCADA, DCS, EMS/ADMS, RTUs, PLCs, HMIs and industrial protocols.
• 3+ years in cybersecurity: vulnerability management, IAM in OT, monitoring and incident response.
• 3+ years with common IC/OT protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, PROFINET, OPC, EtherNet/IP).
• 3+ years producing and presenting security deliverables and findings to technical/executive audiences.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT/ICS security assessments against frameworks (NERC CIP, IEC 62443/ISA-99, NIST CSF, DOE C2M2).
• Evaluate client security posture across Purdue Model layers; identify gaps in segmentation, remote access, asset inventory, detection.
• Deploy OT-native security tooling (network monitoring platforms) and asset discovery tools.
• Perform OT-specific threat hunting, IOC analysis, and incident response support in IC/SCADA environments.
• Develop detailed security assessment reports, risk registers, and remediation roadmaps.
• Support OT security program development: governance, policies, procedures aligned to client maturity.
• Collaborate with client IT/OT teams, system integrators, and OEM vendors to drive practical security outcomes.
• Serve as SME on OT security pursuits—assist in RFP responses and solution reviews.
• Contribute to Accenture's OT Security practice with reusable assets and delivery excellence.

Skills

OT/ICS experience

IC technologies

OT cybersecurity

OT protocols

Security deliverables

Consulting experience

OT sensor platforms

Asset discovery tools

OT network infra

OT threat hunting

MITRE ATT&CK for IC

Embedded device analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree in cybersecurity

Certifications: GICSP/GRID/GCIP/CISSP

Job description

Accenture is seeking an OT Cybersecurity Consultant to lead and support hands-on security engagements across industrial environments. You will assess, design, and help implement OT/ICS security solutions with client engineers, operators, and security teams to reduce risk without disrupting operations.

You will contribute as a SME on active pursuits, support governance and policy development, and collaborate with IT/OT teams to drive practical security outcomes. Travel may be required.