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OT Cyber Security Consultant - Nationwide (Hybrid)

Bristol
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OT Cyber Security Consultant

Location: UK-wide (Hybrid) Job Type: Full-time Salary: Up to £60K + 10% bonus + comprehensive benefits package

We are currently recruiting for two OT Cyber Security Consultants to join a leading, nationwide organisation delivering high-impact cyber advisory services across critical infrastructure and the built environment. These roles are ideal for experienced cyber professionals who are passionate about risk management, resilience, and embedding security into complex, real-world systems.

You will work closely with internal teams and external clients to identify and manage cyber risks, applying industry-standard assurance frameworks and technical standards to shape secure, sustainable solutions.

Key Accountabilities:

Deliver high-quality cyber security advisory services to internal projects and external clients.

Identify and assess cyber risks across operational technology and cyber-physical systems.

Scope and design innovative mitigation strategies tailored to client needs.

Contribute to the development and refinement of cyber advisory products and services.

Support the integration of cyber security into multi-disciplinary design and infrastructure projects.

Collaborate with technical specialists and project teams to embed security into the full project lifecycle.

Engage with clients across sectors such as energy, water, transport, and smart infrastructure.

Share knowledge and support internal awareness of cyber risk across the wider business.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in cyber risk management and advisory, ideally within the built environment or critical infrastructure.

Strong understanding of cyber-physical systems, OT environments, and connected infrastructure.

Experience applying assurance frameworks and technical standards (e.g. NIST, ISO27001, CAF).

Background in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) functions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Agile, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset.

Experience in sectors such as energy, water, transport, or smart cities is highly desirable.

Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM) or significant progress toward them.

Benefits:

Competitive salary up to £100K (depending on experience), plus bonuses

Flexible, UK-wide working arrangements

Generous benefits package

Ongoing professional development and training

Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and transformation projects

If you're a cyber security professional with a passion for protecting operational systems and shaping secure, resilient environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today-successful applicants will be contacted within 24-48 working hours

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