Cyber Operational Technology - Senior Manager

Social network you want to login/join with:

Cyber Operational Technology – Senior Manager, London

Client:

KPMG

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

–

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

af4663c4e308

Job Views:

6

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

The Cyber Operational Technology – Senior Manager role is pivotal to the sustainable growth of KPMG UK’s Cyber Security Services, providing technical and advisory expertise to help our clients securely craft and deploy industrial control systems and operational technology.

Description of the role

The Cyber Operational Technology – Senior Manager will involve the following core activities:

• Proactively build and maintain a network of client relationships and collaborate with the KPMG UK Cyber Leadership team to identify and support sales pursuits for OT ICS Security opportunities to grow our business.
• Build internal relationships across KPMG’s UK Cyber and Technology Services and our global member firms to bring innovation to our clients.
• Support development of our people as a performance manager, coaching and developing the team around you. Promote and support a culture of learning and development across the team.
• Oversee delivery of large/complex technical OT (ICS, SCADA, and IIOT) Security engagements. Responsible for technical quality, team, and financial performance.
• Operate as a Lead Subject Matter Expert in OT (ICS, SCADA, and IIOT), working collaboratively to advise, design, build, and implement pragmatic industrial control system security services and solutions for clients.
• Identify new client needs/trends and translate these into emerging security requirements, focusing on preventative, detective, and response controls.

As a Senior Manager within KPMG’s OT ICS team, you will also support the UK Cyber Leadership team in evolving technology alliances and vendors as part of our OT ICS investment and diversification strategy.

This is a senior delivery role managing multiple teams and workstreams, with high stakeholder interaction:

• Internal stakeholders: business development, sales, delivery, technical development, Quality, and Risk Management teams.
• External stakeholders: client decision-makers across sectors and industries.
• External alliances and vendors: developing partnerships supporting KPMG’s go-to-market strategy.

Experience

The ideal candidate should demonstrate proficiency in:

• Network fundamentals and security design, including network illustrations for industrial automation and control systems.
• Working with SCADA/modern SCADA, DCS, PLC, EMS, including communication protocols like TCP/IP, Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, OPC UA, and PROFINET.
• Applying security standards and best practices (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO27001, IEC 62443, NIS regulations).
• IT/OT security trends, vulnerabilities, and developing pragmatic remediation solutions.

Additional requirements include:

• A Higher Degree (Bachelor or Master) in relevant fields.
• Experience in cyber security or industrial automation.
• Ability to produce technical and non-technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Leadership experience with high-quality work and resilience.
• Strong relationship-building skills internally and with clients at a senior level.

#J-18808-Ljbffr