The Security Consultant II will implement cybersecurity solutions for operational technology, conduct vulnerability assessments, support incident response, and stay updated on OT security technologies.
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About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Security Consultant II – OT/ICS to support and deliver cybersecurity solutions for clients’ operational technology and industrial control systems. This role is essential in helping safeguard critical infrastructure and ensuring the resilience of industrial environments. You will work closely with Principal and Senior consultants and client teams to assess, implement, and maintain security measures that protect against evolving cyber threats.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing and implementing security solutions for client IACS environments, following standards such as ISA/IEC 62443.
- Support security maturity assessments and help develop prioritized mitigation plans.
- Help identify and remediate vulnerabilities in OT components (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems).
- Assist in maintaining compliance with regulations (e.g., NERC CIP) and security documentation.
- Participate in OT security incident response efforts alongside client engineering, operations, and IT teams.
- Contribute to evaluating OT/ICS security technologies (e.g., Claroty, Dragos, Nozomi Networks).
- Support pre-sales activities for OT security initiatives.
- Stay informed on evolving OT threat landscapes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of IT/OT security experience, with 3–4 years focused on OT security.
- Strong knowledge of IACS architectures, OT protocols, and security frameworks (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NERC/CIP).
- Experience with OT security framework assessments, risk assessments, and common tools (e.g., CSET).
- Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively in client-facing roles.
Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.
Top Skills
Claroty
Cset
Dragos
Hmis
Isa/Iec 62443
Nerc Cip
Nist Sp 800-82
Nozomi Networks
Ot Protocols
Plcs
Scada Systems
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