OT Cyber Security Consultant - Firstco

Firstco
London, England
12 months ago
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Position:

OT Cyber Security Consultant

Company:

Firstco - Engineering a better world through automation and connectivity

Website:

https://firstco.uk.com

Location:

West London / Central London / Heathrow Offices (Hybrid Work Model)

Discover Firstco: A World of Innovation

Firstco consult, design, deliver and support automation and control systems. Our solutions have a direct societal impact on the world around us, from keeping transportation systems running through to ensuring continuity of service for critical national infrastructure which we all rely on.

Join us and be part of an innovative company, working on a diverse range of projects helping shape the future.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will take a lead role in defining, promoting, delivering and assuring the OT Security service offering.

The role will require a blend of customer-focused business development and consultancy, and internally-focused project support and assurance.

Key Responsibilities - Including but not limited to:

  1. Support Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control System (ICS) project compliance with cyber security requirements.
  2. Support sales teams with OT Security related bids.
  3. Assurance of delivered solutions against applicable standards (e.g. IEC 62443 or similar).
  4. Define and promote OT security services to Firstco customers.
  5. Represent Firstco at industry events and communities regarding OT Security.
  6. Inform and educate Firstco customers and personnel of cyber security requirements and processes.
  7. Ensure Firstco remains abreast of developments in regulations, standards, technologies and best practices.


Qualifications / Experience:

  1. Bachelor's degree in STEM subject or related field (or equivalent applicable experience).
  2. Recognised cyber security professional qualifications (e.g. CISSP, GICSP).
  3. Experience of OT architectures and requirements.
  4. Experience of Critical National Infrastructure environments.
  5. Experience of cyber security regulatory landscape (NCSC, NIS).
  6. Experience working with IEC 62443 or comparable standards.


This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and gain controls experience in a highly regulated environment.

Firstco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship (we do not offer visa assistance for this role.)
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