OT Security Consultant - Outside IR35

Job Summary

The OT Security specialist will be tasked with leading and securing the Industrial Control Systems. Working with the Operational Technology team, the Security Lead will be designing and reviewing the Operational Technology processes and ensuring appropriate security controls are in place.

The role involves working with OT and the business to address the ever-changing threat landscape to apply security tools and controls to manage any residual risk.

This role commands an awareness of both technical and GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) skills as well as the ability to relay technical information in a capacity meaningful to the business. You will also develop standards, guidelines, best practices, and metrics as directed.

Responsibilities and Duties

Designing and reviewing the Operational Technology Controls and ensuring appropriate measures are in place

Analysing cybersecurity events and acting to either remediate or escalate appropriately

Conduct high-level OT Security assessments

Working with stakeholders to promote an understanding of relevant threats to their business

Work with technology teams to develop effective security solutions.

Evaluate standards and best practices in line with internal standards and regulatory procedures

Qualifications and Skills

Experience in SCADA, PLC Configurations, and design application software of industrial systems

Technical experience within a Critical and National Infrastructure environment, including but not limited to Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Transport.

Knowledge of regulation specific to CNI such as NIS Directive / NIS Regulation

Experience with processing control networks (PCN)

Security qualifications: ideally CISSP and ISA Certification

This is a remote contract position and interviews will commence quickly.