Senior OT Security Consultant

🔐 Senior Consultant – Operational Technology (OT) Cyber SecurityLocation: UK-wide (Remote/Hybrid with some travel) Type: Permanent | Full-Time Sector: Industrial / Critical Infrastructure / Cyber Security Salary: £60,000 – £75,000Are you a cyber security expert with hands-on experience protecting industrial systems? We\’re working with a fast-growing UK-based consultancy that is delivering major security programmes for organisations operating in high-risk, high-impact sectors – including energy, utilities, and manufacturing.They\’re now looking to expand their specialist team with a Senior OT Cyber Security Consultant, someone who understands how industrial systems work – and more importantly, how to secure them.🛠️ Your RoleThis is a client-facing consulting position focused on safeguarding operational environments – think control systems, remote access, and critical automation. You’ll work across a variety of industries to design, advise, and deliver real-world cyber solutions for operational networks.Day-to-day, you could be:Carrying out risk assessments on OT environments (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, DCS)Helping clients build or improve their cyber security strategies and operating modelsDesigning network architecture and remote access controls suited to legacy systemsGuiding clients through frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, CAF, ISO 27001Writing and reviewing technical policies, standards, and proceduresTranslating complex technical challenges into clear, actionable plansSupporting the delivery of wider cyber transformation programmesYou\’ll work with organisations where uptime, safety, and resilience are critical – so your work will have direct operational impact.🔍 What We\’re Looking ForWe’re after someone who blends technical expertise with strong communication and consulting skills. You don’t need to be from a pure consultancy background, but you must be confident engaging with stakeholders and delivering structured solutions.To succeed in this role, you’ll need:A solid background in cyber security, with a focus on OT environmentsFamiliarity with industrial systems like PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMIs, etc.Awareness of the cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks in industrial sectorsExperience designing or assessing network architectures and access control for OTWorking knowledge of security standards (IEC 62443, NIST, ISO 27001, CAF, etc.)Strong documentation and reporting skills – policies, assessments, risk analysisExperience working in (or with) sectors like energy, transport, water, or manufacturingExperience with governance, compliance and risk within cyber security.Bonus if you’ve worked on security transformation projects or helped organisations move from low to high cyber maturity.🌍 Why Join?Work on high-impact projects across critical sectorsBe part of a growing team of OT specialists, backed by a wider cyber consultancyOpportunities to shape client strategy and lead technical deliveryFlexible working model – mostly remote with client site visits as requiredCompetitive salary, strong benefits package, and long-term career growthIf you\’re passionate about protecting the systems that keep the world running – and want a role where your technical and consulting skills are equally valued – we want to hear from you.Apply now for a confidential discussion.