OT Cyber Security Consultant

Role: OT Cyber Security Consultant

Location:

UKLevel: Consultant Salary:
Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)

Please Note:

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application.

Note:

The above information relates to a specific client requirement

About the Role:

Accenture's Operational Technology Security practice protects critical infrastructure and industrial environments from cyber threats across Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Defence. 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 UK-wide role with hybrid arrangements (typically 2-3 days per month in our London 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 programmes 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 You'll Need: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 with ability to engage both technical and operational stakeholders

Willingness to travel across the UK 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

What We Offer:

Work on critical infrastructure projects with national significance

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