OT / ICS Cyber Security Consultant

Job Description

The Team

Our OT cybersecurity team helps clients protecting their industrial environments and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. An OT / ICS security consultant provides advisory and technical expertise to help our clients securely design and deploy industrial control systems and operational technology. You will provide subject matter expertise and utilize your business acumen to work collaboratively with our clients to advise, design, build and implement pragmatic industrial control system security solutions.

• People Our Team Members are expected to anticipate security requirements, analyze and understand the client security posture and formulate right-sized solutions based on industry leading practices tailored to their specific industries.
• Processes Implementing cybersecurity solutions for Industrial Control Systems. Also Implementing or improving ICS security management processes at the clients’ organization
• Technology Performing analysis of the architecture and infrastructure of Industrial Control Systems (SCADA / DCS / IIoT) in terms of cyber security and designing.
• Data Translating data into usable insights, for example through analytical software

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Who we are - Accenture Technology

Through unmatched industry experience, leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups, and the largest delivery network in the world, we provide a powerful range of capabilities that can be tailored to our client’s most complex business needs. With over 100 innovation hubs deployed around the world, we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale so they can outpace their peers. You will bring innovation, intelligence, and industry experience together with the newest technologies to help clients innovate at scale and transform their businesses.

Technology is one of five services that make up one Accenture – the others are Strategy & Consulting, Operations, Song and Industry X.

Qualifications

Here's what you'll need

• Higher Degree (Bachelor or Master) in Automation, Electronics or Computer Science (IT)
• Minimum 2-3 years of working experience in the field of industrial cyber security
• Knowledge of internationally recognized OT security standards, e.g. IEC 62443/ISA 99, NIST SP 800-82, NERC CIP.
• Knowledge of internationally recognized cyber security standards, e.g. NIST-CSF, ISO27k series.
• General knowledge of industrial communication protocols and technologies from main vendors including Rockwell, Siemens, ABB and Schneider Electric

Bonus points if you have

• Knowledge and experience (designing, commissioning or maintaining) with OT / ICS systems (e.g. SCADA, DCS, EMS, etc) is a plus
• Experience in supporting or troubleshooting industrial protocols such as OPC, Modbus TCP, HART etc. is a plus
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in security architecture and network infrastructure utilized in Industrial and Automation Control Systems (IACSs) is a plus

What is in it for you ?

Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises:

• Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust
• Embrace a sustainable growth mindset
• Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.
• Lead and transform our clients with technology
• Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues.

These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including:

• Unlimited learning: access to thousands of free courses, classes and workshops.
• Flexible working hours (4x9) & work location, FlexMoment leave of absence program (50% paid leave of absence for 3 months) and FlexDay; a flexible day you can take off to celebrate what matters to you – from EidalFitr to a birthday
• Bereavement leave, and Gender affirmation leave.
• Paid transport (budget for electric bicycle or car, NS-Business card)
• Pension scheme, Accenture shares, annual bonus, collective health insurance scheme

What we believe

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.