Technology Consultant (OT)

We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Consultant to help organisations strengthen their cybersecurity and protect critical infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams across a range of industries, including energy, utilities, transport, oil and gas, water and nuclear. You will apply your technical expertise to address complex cybersecurity challenges, support secure technology solutions and help clients manage operational technology risks.

You will work collaboratively with technical specialists, consultants and client stakeholders, contributing to a variety of projects in a supportive environment that encourages innovation, professional development and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the security of industrial control systems and operational technology environments.
• Assess and manage cybersecurity risks across OT systems, applications and industrial networks.
• Support the development of OT security architectures, monitoring strategies and risk management approaches.
• Work with technologies including SCADA, distributed control systems, PLCs, RTUs and industrial communications.
• Provide expertise in IoT and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) security.
• Help organisations protect critical infrastructure and improve their cybersecurity resilience.
• Apply relevant industry standards, frameworks and regulatory guidance to support security compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver effective, client-focused solutions.
• Contribute to internal initiatives, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement activities.

Essential Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have experience or knowledge in several of the following areas:

Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems

• Security management of industrial control systems and OT applications.
• Process control, SCADA, distributed control systems, PLCs and RTUs.
• Industrial cybersecurity and data communications.
• Electricity transmission and distribution network control.
• IoT and Industrial IoT technologies.

Cybersecurity and Risk Management

• Industrial cybersecurity risk assessments and risk management.
• OT security architecture and security monitoring.
• Protecting industrial environments and critical national infrastructure.
• Understanding the security challenges associated with operationally critical systems.

Industry Experience

Experience in one or more of the following sectors would be beneficial:

• Electricity generation, transmission and distribution.
• Distributed energy, smart energy and metering.
• Oil and gas.
• Water and wastewater.
• Civil nuclear.
• Transport, including aviation, rail, maritime, road and autonomous vehicles.
• Wider critical infrastructure.

Standards and Frameworks

Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity standards and guidance, including:

• NCSC Network and Information Systems (NIS) guidance and Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).
• ISO 27001 and ISO 27005.
• NERC CIP.
• ISA-99 / IEC 62443.
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).