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# Principal Cyber Security OT Consultant

- **Company:** Datasource
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Cyber Threat Analysis
- **Published:** May 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.datasourcerecruitment.co.uk/jobs/principal-cyber-security-ot-consultant/

## About the Role

Our client is looking for a Principal Cyber Security OT Consultant with extensive experience securing Operational Technology environments across sectors like energy, utilities and transportation.

You'll need deep hands-on expertise in OT cyber security, a strong grasp of frameworks like IEC 62443 and NIST CSF, and the ability to lead complex engagements at a senior level., · Proven experience delivering OT cyber security consultancy in energy, utilities or transportation sectors.

· Strong knowledge of ICS and SCADA security technologies across the full OT system lifecycle.

· Hands-on experience conducting risk assessments and deploying security controls on live industrial sites.

· Deep familiarity with OT security standards including IEC 62443 and NIST CSF.

· Working knowledge of NIS Regulations and HSE OG-0086 for critical national infrastructure.

· Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and C-suite audiences.

· Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

· Ability to obtain UK SC or DV security clearance for work on sensitive programmes.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

· OT-focused certifications such as GICSP or ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate.

· Broader cyber security certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

· Chartered or full membership of a relevant professional body such as IISP, BCS or IET.

· Deep specialist expertise in a sub-domain such as security architecture, incident response or cyber risk management.

· Active involvement in the cyber security community through publishing, speaking or contributing to standards.

## Description

· Lead multiple complex OT cyber security programmes, acting as engagement lead throughout.

· Design and govern secure OT architectures, including network segmentation and hardened ICS/SCADA systems.

· Establish cyber security governance frameworks and conduct risk assessments using IEC 62443 and NIST CSF.

· Develop and enforce security policies aligned with NIS Regulations and HSE OG-0086.

· Build and manage client relationships at senior and executive level, acting as a trusted adviser.

· Mentor junior consultants and oversee multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure quality delivery.

· Contribute to business development, bid writing and the creation of new OT security service offerings.

· Represent the business as a thought leader through industry events, publications and emerging threat intelligence.


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