Principal Technical Consultant - Operational Technology, Network Security (Fully Remote)

AHEAD; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AHEAD is seeking a senior technical leader to serve as the primary technical lead for OT assessments and advisory engagements, guiding discovery, workshops, and deliverables for client organizations.

You will apply deep OT and cybersecurity expertise to evaluate ICS architectures, lead technical teams, present recommendations to client leaders, and ensure delivery quality across engagements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years delivering complex OT or cybersecurity solutions.
• Strong understanding of control-system architectures and industrial protocols.
• Excellent communication and ability to facilitate workshops with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT assessments and advisory engagements as primary technical lead.
• Apply deep OT and cybersecurity expertise to evaluate ICS architectures.
• Lead technical teams and ensure delivery quality.

Skills

OT cybersecurity leadership

Control-system architectures

Workshop facilitation

Job description

• You will be a senior technical leader and trusted advisor for OT assessments.
• This hands-on role involves leading discovery, workshops, and deliverables.
• You will present recommendations to client leaders.

What You Will Do:

• Lead OT assessments and advisory engagements as primary technical lead.
• Apply deep OT and cybersecurity expertise to evaluate ICS architectures.
• Lead technical teams and ensure delivery quality.

What You Will Bring:

• 10+ years delivering complex OT or cybersecurity solutions.
• Strong understanding of control-system architectures and industrial protocols.
• Excellent communication and ability to facilitate workshops with stakeholders.

AHEAD

AHEAD helps organizations modernize and secure their technology infrastructure. The company prioritizes a culture of belonging and is an equal opportunity employer.