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Role: OT Cyber Security Consultant

Location: UK

Level: Consultant

Salary: Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement

About the Role:

Accenture's Operational Technology Security practice protects critical infrastructure and industrial environments from cyber threats across Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Defence. We're looking for an OT Cyber Security Consultant to deliver technical security solutions, conduct assessments, and grow their expertise in this specialized and rapidly evolving field.

You'll work on high-profile projects with Critical National Infrastructure clients and industrial organizations, helping them secure SCADA systems, DCS environments, and industrial control networks. This is a UK-wide role with hybrid arrangements (typically 2-3 days per month in our London office, with additional client site visits as needed).

What You'll Do:

Assessment & Analysis

  • Conduct OT security assessments, readiness evaluations, and discovery workshops in industrial environments

  • Perform technical analysis of Industrial Control Systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC, IIoT) architecture and infrastructure

  • Identify vulnerabilities in OT networks and recommend security improvements aligned with industry standards

  • Assess and articulate OT-specific risks (safety, availability, integrity) and propose proportionate mitigations

Technical Delivery

  • Deploy security controls tailored to operational technology environments, balancing security with operational continuity

  • Support the implementation of ICS security frameworks based on IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and other OT-specific standards

  • Develop network segmentation strategies for OT/IT convergence scenarios

  • Conduct security testing in industrial environments while maintaining operational safety

Documentation & Compliance

  • Create project deliverables including OT threat and risk assessments, security policies, procedures, and compliance evidence

  • Develop security assurance management plans for industrial control systems

  • Produce technical documentation supporting OT security programmes and regulatory compliance

  • Support clients with NIS, NIS2, CAF, and CRA compliance requirements

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Provide security guidance to operations teams, control engineers, and plant managers

  • Translate complex OT security risks into business impact for non-technical stakeholders

  • Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure cohesive security across IT/OT boundaries

  • Work effectively with senior client stakeholders (CISOs, Heads of OT, Operations Directors)

What You'll Need:

  • 4-6 years of experience in cybersecurity with demonstrable OT/ICS security exposure

  • Understanding of Industrial Control Systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC) and their unique security challenges

  • Knowledge of OT security frameworks and standards (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443)

  • Familiarity with OT-specific regulations (NIS, NIS2, CAF, CRA)

  • Understanding of the OT threat landscape and attack vectors specific to industrial environments

  • Ability to work with both waterfall and agile methodologies across the full delivery lifecycle

  • Strong communication skills with ability to engage both technical and operational stakeholders

  • Willingness to travel across the UK as projects require

Highly Valued

  • Experience in Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, or Critical National Infrastructure sectors

  • Hands-on experience with OT network architectures, protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC), and segmentation strategies

  • Professional certifications: GICSP, IEC 62443, CISSP, GRID, or similar

  • Understanding of safety systems (SIS) and their security requirements

  • Knowledge of common OT security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, asset management tools)

  • Experience conducting OT security assessments or penetration testing

What We Offer:

  • Work on critical infrastructure projects with national significance

  • Structured learning and development within a growing practice

  • Access to Accenture's global network of OT security experts and continuous training opportunities

  • Hybrid working with flexibility around client and project needs

  • Clear career progression pathway from Consultant to Senior Consultant to Delivery Lead

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days 'vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Closing Date for Applications: 30/04/2026

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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