Cyber Security Consultant - OT Security (Outside IR35)

Cyber Security Consultant - OT Security (Outside IR35)

Location: Hybrid (UK with some onsite travel)

Sector: Utilities/Critical Infrastructure

Contract: Outside IR35

Duration: 6 months

Start: Late July

We're supporting a leading Utilities & Critical Infrastructure organisation as they deliver a major cyber transformation programme.

We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to help shape the future of cyber resilience across a complex operational environment.

Working alongside senior cyber advisors, you'll play a key role in re-sequencing the organisation's cybersecurity roadmap, baselining the current security architecture and cyber maturity, and defining meaningful KPIs that will support long-term cyber improvement.

You'll also help build capability within the client's internal cyber team.

Key Responsibilities

• Re-sequence and optimise the cybersecurity roadmap.
• Assess and baseline current security architecture and cyber maturity.
• Develop and implement cyber performance KPIs.
• Provide expertise across both IT and Operational Technology (OT) security.
• Support knowledge transfer and capability development within the client team.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic cyber outcomes across a critical infrastructure environment.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience across IT Security and OT Security.
• Previous experience working within a consultancy environment.
• Experience within Utilities, Energy, Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) or other highly regulated sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in:
• OT Security
• OT Network Security
• Endpoint & Network Security
• Security Operations Centres (SOC), particularly detection
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Active Directory Security
• Strong operational security and security architecture experience.
• Good understanding of UK cyber regulations, governance and industry best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile cyber transformation programme within the Utilities sector, helping to strengthen the resilience of critical national infrastructure while working on an Outside IR35 contract.