As an OT Cybersecurity Lead Consultant (Professional Services), you will support partners and asset owners through their digital transformation by delivering pragmatic OT cybersecurity assessments, architectures, and roadmaps that protect evolving OT/ICS environments while maintaining safety, availability, and operational integrity.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end OT cybersecurity consulting engagements, from initial discoveries through architecture definition and roadmap delivery.
- Perform initial and detailed risk assessments for ICS environments, identifying key assets, threat scenarios, and business-relevant risks.
- Conduct network and system architecture reviews to understand the structure and functions of the OT network, and identify vulnerabilities and design gaps.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in engineering, operations, IT, and safety to determine Target Security Levels (IEC 62443).
- Translate risk assessment findings into actionable technical requirements for engineering teams.
- Act as a trusted bridge between CISOs, engineering leaders, and plant operations, translating cyber risk into operational impact.
- Support Sales teams with RFPs, statements of work, and service scoping for OT/ICS cybersecurity engagements.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
- Ability to design OT security architectures prioritizing availability, safety, and recoverability.
- Expertise in ICS/OT network architectures and the Purdue Reference Model (ISA-95).
- Familiarity with OT specific risk methods and cybersecurity frameworks.
- Understanding of OT standards such as IEC62443, ISA-TR-84.00.09, and NIST SP 800-82.
- Knowledge of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and related architecture design.
- Proficiency in understanding technologies like NGFW, IDS, IPS, and SIEM within an OT environment.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 10 years in OT/ICS environments (e.g., Utilities, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas).
- At least 5 years in consulting/risk management.
- Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and SIS systems.
- Preferred certifications: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Expert, CISA.
- Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Soft Skills:
- Proficiency in writing technical reports.
- Strong communication skills, particularly in English.
- Experience presenting to non-technical stakeholders, including C-Level executives.
- Ability to manage IT vs. OT friction and basic project management skills.
Travel Requirements: Up to 30% within the Gulf region.
Language Requirements: Strong command of English.
What Success Looks Like:
- High Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) ratings.
- Recognition as a Trusted Advisor from partners and asset owners.
- Establishment as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the company.
About Us:
The company is dedicated to protecting people, devices, and data everywhere, helping organizations securely accelerate their digital journeys. Our Security Fabric platform delivers integrated and automated protections across digital attack surfaces. Trusted by over 615,000 customers, the company also offers extensive training programs to empower individuals in cybersecurity careers.
