Cybersecurity Strategic Consultant

* Leads the delivery of OT/ICS security engagements, managing day-to-day project execution, timelines, and quality control.


* Partners with clients to initiate and implement OT security programmes, establishing robust security strategies, policies, and guidelines.


* Conducts thorough reviews and assessments of security requirements and architectures for OT environments, applying best practices and frameworks (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, ISO27k, NIS/NIS2).


* Oversees the development and maintenance of Cyber Assessment Frameworks (CAF) to support clients' compliance with the NIS(2) Regulations and contribute to improving their cyber maturity.


* Performs detailed security engineering assessments and define OT security solutions (e.g., Endpoint Protection, IDS/IPS, Firewalls).


* Advises on the design and configuration of OT networks to ensure robust security postures, including risk assessments asset management, and vulnerability analysis.


* Prepares and document deliverables such as risk assessments, reports, and policies for OT environments.


* Engages in business development by supporting proposal writing, presenting solutions to potential clients, and developing tailored methodologies for OT/ICS security engagements

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?


* Excellent stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to a range of audiences.


* 10+ years of cyber security experience, with a minimum of 7 years focused on OT/ICS security in technical roles involving security solution design, implementation, or support.


* Bachelor's / Masters degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field


* Comprehensive knowledge of OT/ICS systems, including SCADA, DCS, SIS, PLC, and RTU architectures, as well as associated industrial communication protocols.


* Strong expertise in OT security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO27k, NIS2), with practical experience in CAF assessments, audits and compliance processes.


* Ability to manage OT security risk registers, coordinate with system owners, and develop risk mitigation strategies.


* Skilled in cyber security principles such as network architecture, segmentation, asset management, and defence-in-depth strategies within OT/ICS environments.


* Proficient in IT infrastructure, including networks, firewalls, and data centre technologies, with a solid understanding of OT and IT convergence in industrial environments.

Desirable:


* Professional certifications in cyber security (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, IEC 62443)


* Membership and/or professional registration to any of the following institutes (e.g., IET, BCS, CIISec, TUV or international equivalents)


* Experience in a wide variety of industry sectors (e.g., Energy, Pharma, CPG, WWW) with deep knowledge of OT systems specific to these fields.


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