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