R00351853-OT Cybersecurity Consultant- Remote USA

ManpowerGroup WorkMyWay•Remote based USA, WI

15h•Remote

About The Position

Accenture is hiring an OT Cybersecurity Consultant to conduct cybersecurity assessments and support security program development for clients operating industrial control systems (ICS). The role evaluates security posture across Purdue Model layers, deploys and configures OT security monitoring and asset discovery tools, and provides threat hunting, incident response, reporting, and remediation planning. The consultant also collaborates with client teams, system integrators, and OEM vendors; contributes subject-matter expertise to active pursuits; and supports Accenture’s OT Security practice with reusable methods and delivery assets. The position is remote based in the USA, with travel to client sites as required (0–100%, depending on the engagement).

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in OT/ICS environments, such as utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, water/wastewater, power generation, natural gas, life sciences, or data center OT.
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 or 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, with a minimum of 12 years of work experience as an alternative.

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 sectors.
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 with OT/ICS network infrastructure, including industrial firewalls, data diodes, switches, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Rockwell.
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 against 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 security monitoring and asset discovery tools, including platforms such as Dragos, Claroty, Nozomi, RunZero, and NetRise.
Perform OT-specific threat hunting, indicator-of-compromise analysis, and incident response support 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 with 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, from 0–100% depending on the engagement.