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OT Cybersecurity Consultant
JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Conduct OT/ICS security assessments against frameworks including NERC CIP, IEC
62443/ISA-99, NIST CSF, DOE C2M2, and client-specific requirements
- Evaluate client security posture across the Purdue Model layers—identifying gaps in
network segmentation, remote access, asset inventory, and detection coverage
- Deploy and configure OT-native security tooling including network security
monitoring platforms (e.g., Dragos, Claroty, Nozomi) and asset discovery tools (e.g., Dragos, RunZero, NetRise)
- Perform OT-specific threat hunting, indicator of compromise analysis, and incident
response support in ICS/SCADA environments
- Develop detailed security assessment reports, risk registers, and remediation
roadmaps tailored to operational and business context
- Support OT security program development including governance frameworks,
policies, and procedures aligned to client maturity goals
- Collaborate with client IT/OT teams, system integrators, and OEM vendors to drive
practical security outcomes
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on active OT security pursuits—contributing
to RFP responses, solution reviews, and proposal content while balancing client delivery commitments
- Contribute to Accenture's OT Security practice through reusable assets, methods,
and delivery excellence across engagements
- Travel as required to client sites (0–100% depending on engagement)
Job Qualifications BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in OT/ICS environments (e.g., electric
utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, water/wastewater, power generation, natural gas, life sciences, data center OT)
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with ICS technologies including SCADA,
DCS, EMS/ADMS, RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communications protocols
- Minimum 3 years of cybersecurity experience including vulnerability management,
identity and access management in OT contexts, and monitoring/incident response
- Minimum 3 years of experience with common ICS/OT protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC
61850, PROFINET, OPC, EtherNet/IP, etc.)
- Minimum 3 years of experience producing and presenting security deliverables,
assessment reports, and findings to technical and executive audiences
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) of work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years consulting to Fortune/Global 1000 clients or within utilities, oil &
gas, manufacturing, or other critical infrastructure verticals
- Minimum 3 years assessing against NERC CIP, IEC 62443, NIST CSF, DOE C2M2, or
sector-specific OT security frameworks
- Experience deploying and operating OT security sensor platforms (Dragos, Claroty,
Nozomi, Armis) in live operational environments
- Experience with asset discovery and OT network visibility tools (RunZero, NetRise,
Dragos Platform)
- Minimum 2 years in OT/ICS network infrastructure (industrial firewalls, data diodes,
switches, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Rockwell, etc.)
- Minimum 2 years of OT threat hunting, anomaly analysis, or SOC operations
experience in an industrial context
- Experience with MITRE ATT&CK for ICS and applying TTPs to detection engineering or
threat modeling
- Relevant certification: GICSP, GRID, GCIP, CISSP, or equivalent
- Experience with embedded device analysis, firmware inspection, or industrial
protocol reverse engineering
- Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field
GENERAL INFORMATION Client Accenture Job Category Information Technology and Services City Remote based USA State Wisconsin Work Style Remote