Operational Technology Security Consultant

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. 

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Operational Technology (OT) Security Consultant to join our growing Security Practice. This is a senior, client-facing role where you will be a trusted advisor, helping organisations secure their OT environments, protect critical infrastructure, and reduce risk.

You'll lead on consultancy engagements, oversee project delivery, and provide guidance across all aspects of OT cyber security. This is a varied and dynamic role, requiring both technical depth and excellent communication skills — from engaging with executive stakeholders to supporting highly technical analysts.

As the OT Security Consultant you will be:

• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers on OT security projects.
• Designing and managing site surveys to identify OT systems and assess vulnerabilities.
• Leading risk assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation efforts to strengthen OT security postures.
• Developing and implementing OT security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Managing audits, gap analyses, and third-party supplier engagements.
• Advising customers on best practices to ensure safe, continuous production operations.
• Line managing and developing OT Consultants and Engineers within the team.
• Working alongside project managers to ensure budgets, timescales, and deliverables are met.
• Presenting findings, recommendations, and roadmaps to both technical and senior executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in a relevant field.
• GICSP certified.
• Extensive experience within the OT Security domain, either in consultancy or an internal OT function.
• Proven expertise in one or more OT domains: Network Architecture, Inventory Gathering, Situational Review, Endpoint Protection, Governance, Standards, Policy, Education & Awareness.
• Strong experience in conducting assessments, developing improvement roadmaps, and delivering rich, actionable reports.
• Confident in presenting analysis and recommendations to executive stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of OT cyber security processes, tools, and best practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate both structured and unstructured situations.

Desired Skills

• Prior consultancy experience across sectors such as Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience leading OT security assessments, evaluations, and reporting.
• Cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, GCFE.
• Familiarity with standards including IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NESA, OG86.
• Recognised as an authority in OT environments.

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: 

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. 
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. 
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. 

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.