Operational Technology Security Consultant

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential cybersecurity consultancy in their search for an Operational Technology Security Consultant. This is a remote position based in the United States. Our client works with manufacturing, energy, utilities, and critical infrastructure organizations to assess and strengthen their OT security posture against evolving threats and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess client OT environments against industry frameworks including IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NIST CSF, NERC CIP, NIS2 Directive, EU Cyber Resilience Act, and C2M2
• Conduct stakeholder interviews with technical teams, operations staff, and executive leadership to understand organizational OT priorities
• Review OT-related policies, procedures, architecture documentation, and compliance records
• Develop maturity assessment and benchmarking reports identifying security gaps and current state findings
• Create sequenced remediation roadmaps with prioritized activities, timelines, and implementation guidance
• Advise clients on OT security program structure, governance frameworks, organizational roles, and recommended procedures
• Present assessment findings, risk analysis, and strategic recommendations through executive briefings and detailed reports
• Maintain current knowledge of OT security standards, regulatory developments, and industry trends through ongoing professional development
• Support other cyber risk advisory consulting engagements as needed

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• At least 4 years of experience in operational technology security, OT risk assessment, or related infrastructure security roles
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating OT security expertise
• Direct experience in OT environments such as manufacturing, energy, utilities, or other critical infrastructure sectors
• Hands-on experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Knowledge of control system technologies, industrial automation architectures, and OT-specific networking environments
• Expertise in OT security assessment frameworks including IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and industry-specific requirements such as NERC CIP
• Understanding of emerging OT regulatory requirements including NIS2 Directive and EU Cyber Resilience Act
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills when presenting technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred qualifications:

• GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) certification
• CISM, CISSP, GRID, or GCIH certifications
• C2M2 assessment experience
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework assessment and implementation experience
• Incident response experience in OT or critical infrastructure environments
• Business continuity or disaster recovery experience in OT environments
• Experience with safety-critical systems and functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 10218)
• Technical writing experience for policy and procedure development
• Cloud platform experience relevant to OT environments or industrial IoT implementations

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will review your qualifications and schedule an initial screening call with candidates who match the requirements. We'll discuss your OT security background, certification portfolio, and career goals. Once we align on fit, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—we manage all communication and coordination throughout the hiring process to represent your interests effectively.

Pay

Pay details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive with the market for this level of OT security consulting expertise.

Equal Opportunity

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