Cyber Security Consultant - OT Security (Outside IR35) at Anson McCade Ltd, United Kingdom, 6 Months, £Contract Rate

Cyber Security Consultant - OT Security (Outside IR35)

Location: Hybrid (UK with some onsite travel)
Sector: Utilities/Critical Infrastructure
Contract: Outside IR35
Duration: 6 months
Start: Late July

We're supporting a leading Utilities & Critical Infrastructure organisation as they deliver a major cyber transformation programme. We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to help shape the future of cyber resilience across a complex operational environment.

Working alongside senior cyber advisors, you'll play a key role in re-sequencing the organisation's cybersecurity roadmap, baselining the current security architecture and cyber maturity, and defining meaningful KPIs that will support long-term cyber improvement. You'll also help build capability within the client's internal cyber team.

Key Responsibilities

• Re-sequence and optimise the cybersecurity roadmap.
• Assess and baseline current security architecture and cyber maturity.
• Develop and implement cyber performance KPIs.
• Provide expertise across both IT and Operational Technology (OT) security.
• Support knowledge transfer and capability development within the client team.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic cyber outcomes across a critical infrastructure environment.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience across IT Security and OT Security.
• Previous experience working within a consultancy environment.
• Experience within Utilities, Energy, Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) or other highly regulated sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in:
  • OT Security
  • OT Network Security
  • Endpoint & Network Security
  • Security Operations Centres (SOC), particularly detection
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Active Directory Security
• Strong operational security and security architecture experience.
• Good understanding of UK cyber regulations, governance and industry best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile cyber transformation programme within the Utilities sector, helping to strengthen the resilience of critical national infrastructure while working on an Outside IR35 contract.

For more information or to apply, contact Daniel Rice at (see below)