OT Cybersecurity Consultant- Remote, Client Travel as Needed

ManpowerGroup WorkMyWay•Remote based USA, WI

1h•Remote

About The Position

Accenture is hiring a primarily remote, full-time W-2 OT Cybersecurity Consultant. The role conducts security assessments and supports cybersecurity programs for operational technology and industrial control systems (OT/ICS), including environments such as utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, water and wastewater, power generation, life sciences, and data centers. The consultant evaluates security across Purdue Model layers, deploys and configures OT security tools, supports threat hunting and incident response, and develops risk-focused assessment and remediation deliverables. The role also supports client security program development and contributes subject-matter expertise to active pursuits and to Accenture’s OT Security practice. Travel to client sites is required as needed and may range from 0–100% depending on the engagement. Candidates must be able and willing to travel based on client and project requirements. Sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in OT/ICS environments.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience with ICS technologies, including SCADA, DCS, EMS/ADMS, RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communications protocols.
At least 3 years of cybersecurity experience, including vulnerability management, identity and access management in OT contexts, and monitoring/incident response.
At least 3 years of experience with common ICS/OT protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, PROFINET, OPC, and EtherNet/IP.
At least 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.
Must be open and able to travel based on client and project requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years consulting to Fortune/Global 1000 clients or working within utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, or other critical infrastructure verticals.
At least 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 such as Dragos, Claroty, Nozomi, or Armis in live operational environments.
Experience with asset discovery and OT network visibility tools such as RunZero, NetRise, or Dragos Platform.
At least 2 years of experience in OT/ICS network infrastructure, including industrial firewalls, data diodes, switches, or Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Rockwell technologies.
At least 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 such as 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct OT/ICS security assessments using frameworks such as NERC CIP, IEC 62443/ISA-99, NIST CSF, DOE C2M2, and client-specific requirements.
Evaluate client security posture across Purdue Model layers, identifying gaps in network segmentation, remote access, asset inventory, and detection coverage.
Deploy and configure OT-native network security monitoring platforms and asset discovery tools.
Perform OT-specific threat hunting and indicator-of-compromise analysis, and support incident response in ICS/SCADA environments.
Develop security assessment reports, risk registers, and remediation roadmaps tailored to operational and business contexts.
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 on active OT security pursuits, contributing to RFP responses, solution reviews, and proposal content while balancing client delivery commitments.
Contribute reusable assets, methods, and delivery excellence to Accenture’s OT Security practice.
Travel to client sites as required by engagement and project needs.