Principal OT Consultant

Company: Lacuna Talent
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead cyber security efforts for industrial control systems and SCADA environments, driving secure architectures and risk-based remediation. You will work with global delivery teams and client stakeholders to enable OT security capabilities and growth of the practice. You’ll translate technical findings into business-friendly reports and help shape OT security strategies across projects and regions. This position offers exposure to critical infrastructure contexts and cross-functional collaboration with an OT Director.

Pay / Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Pension, life assurance, and share save scheme
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Private healthcare
  • Ongoing learning and development
  • Inclusive and collaborative culture

Responsibilities

  • Deliver OT cyber security services including architecture, assurance, and engineering
  • Assess, design, and implement security controls for industrial environments
  • Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses using frameworks such as NIST and IEC 62443
  • Translate technical findings into business-focused reporting and remediation plans
  • Guide delivery teams and oversee project execution
  • Stay current on OT-specific threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
  • Support international teams and attend client sites when required

Key requirements

  • Strong expertise in ICS/SCADA and OT/IT convergence
  • Practical experience with NIST, IEC 62443, and related standards
  • Proven team leadership and consulting experience
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Certifications such as GIAC GICSP, IEC 62443
  • Experience delivering OT projects within critical national infrastructure environments
  • Leadership
  • Excellent communication
  • Stakeholder management
  • ICS/SCADA expertise
  • OT/IT convergence
  • NIST

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Posted: October 1st, 2026