OT Analyst/Consultant (Remote)

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Transformation Security Specialist to lead OT security engagements and produce actionable OT threat intelligence for critical infrastructure environments.

You will research OT threats, analyze attacker TTPs, and report findings to clients while collaborating with Industry Intelligence teams to deliver strategic security products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience analyzing, producing, and briefing operational and/or strategic cybersecurity threat intelligence products.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with OT networks, systems, assets, devices, and security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, influence and execute OT security engagements in critical infrastructure and/or mission critical environments.
• Research, analyze, and report on a broad range of OT cyber threats across industries.
• Collaborate with Industry Intelligence and Analysis teams to produce finished OT cyber intelligence products.

Skills

Threat intelligence analysis

OT security

OT networks

Consulting services

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

OT NSM

SIEM

Endpoint Security

Job description

Accenture is a global collective of innovators whose aim is to improve the way the world works and lives. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent, we drive success in new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. And we are looking to add an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Transformation Security Specialist to an already outstanding team.

Accenture Security helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond to, and recover, at all points of the security lifecycle. We hire the very best security talent and arm them with the coolest tools and latest tech so they can help our clients build resilience as we create integrated, customized turnkey solutions. We blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed service solutions to rethink the entire security lifecycle.

You Are passionate about security, love what you do and have a genuine desire to outsmart the bad guys. You have the experience to analyze a clients’ security posture, anticipate security requirements and help find right-sized solutions based on industry leading practices. You have a proven track record working successfully in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The Work is an exciting opportunity to lead, influence and execute on OT security engagements in critical infrastructure and/or mission critical industry environments. In this role, you will research, analyze, and report on a broad range of cyber threats OT across all industries. Specifically, the threat actors who target OT, their tactics, techniques, and procedures, related geopolitical motivations, national security consequences, and impact from emerging technologies. This role involves in-depth research and collaboration with each of the Industry Intelligence and Analysis teams to produce finished operational and strategic cyber intelligence products, specifically focused on OT.

Ideal candidates for this category have previous experience, one or more of the following:

• Intelligence analysis and reporting using various cyber intelligence models and frameworks is also desired OT security sensor/tool deployment,
• OT networks, systems, and devices and how convergence, integration, and digitalization impact the OT attack surface throughout multiple industries OT security program/governance development.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience analyzing, producing, and briefing operational and/or strategic cybersecurity threat intelligence products.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with OT networks, systems, assets, devices, and security solutions.

Bonus points if you have

• Minimum 2 years of experience providing consulting services to clients with experience in relevant industry verticals such as Oil and Gas, Utilities, Manufacturing, Chemical, and Healthcare.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with security analysis techniques, identifying indicators of compromise, threat hunting, and identification of intrusions and potential incidents.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in deploying or supporting OT security sensors in operational environments.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in IT or OT networking infrastructure.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in SOC's with security tooling such as OT NSM's, SIEMs, Endpoint Security tools for Operational Environments.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/30/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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Role Location Annual Salary Range

• California $70,350 to $205,800
• Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600
• Colorado $63,800 to $177,800
• District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300
• Illinois $59,100 to $177,800
• Maine $54,400 to $151,400
• Maryland $63,800 to $177,800
• Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300
• Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800
• New York $66,300 to $205,800
• New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800
• Virginia $59,100 to $189,300
• Washington $80,200 to $189,300

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