OT Cyber Security SME

• Translate NIS2 requirements into practical OT security controls and implementation plans.
• Assess existing OT environments, identify compliance gaps and define remediation actions.
• Work with Cyber, IT, OT, Engineering and operational stakeholders to embed security requirements.
• Apply frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF and NCSC CAF.
• Develop pragmatic approaches to securing legacy OT environments, including compensating controls where traditional IT security measures are not viable.
• Support consistent compliance delivery across multiple European sites, defining ownership, actions and evidence requirements.

• Strong hands-on expertise in OT / ICS cyber security and NIS2.
• Experience translating regulatory requirements, standards or security frameworks into practical OT controls.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 62443 and OT/IT security architecture.
• Understanding of network segmentation, secure remote access, IAM/PAM, vulnerability management, asset discovery and OT monitoring.
• Background in manufacturing, energy, utilities, process industries or critical infrastructure.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with engineering and operational teams.
• Experience working across multi-site or international environments.

Desirable

• Previous NIS2 or NIS implementation experience.
• Experience with legacy OT environments and compensating controls.
• European regulatory exposure or experience within industrial manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will combine genuine OT cyber security expertise with a strong understanding of NIS2, focusing on making regulatory requirements workable in live industrial environments where safety, availability and legacy technology are critical considerations.