OT Cybersecurity Consultant

Title: OT Cybersecurity Consultant

Location: Riyadh / Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers.

About Accenture Security

Join Accenture Security to pioneer security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security, and managed services. Using the coolest next-gen tech, you’ll have every chance to stay one step ahead of cybercrime and out-hack the hackers.

Our OT cybersecurity team helps clients protect 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.

What will you do:

1. Perform analysis of the architecture and infrastructure of Industrial Control Systems (SCADA / DCS / IIoT) in context of cybersecurity.
2. Design and implement cybersecurity solutions for Industrial Control Systems.
3. Support our leading ICS security projects within a Security Transformation program.
4. Develop ICS Control Frameworks, based on industry best practices as well as international and applicable national standards.
5. Implement or improve ICS security management processes at the clients’ organization.

What do we expect from you:

Must have:

1. 5 years of working experience in cyber security or industrial automation.
2. Higher degree (Bachelor or Master) in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Cybersecurity, Computer Science (IT) or similar.
3. A passion for advisory and cybersecurity topics.
4. Willingness to continuously self-develop.
5. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) allowing you to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
6. Ability to author technical and non-technical documents for varying audiences.

Apply if you have one or more of the following:

1. Knowledge of internationally recognized cyber security standards (NIST-CSF, ISO27k series, etc.).
2. Knowledge of OT cybersecurity standards and frameworks (IEC ISA 99/62443, NIST SP 800-82, etc.).
3. Knowledge and experience in network security design and technologies.
4. Knowledge and experience in OT / ICS systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC, EMS, etc.).
5. Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and technologies from main vendors (Rockwell, Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, etc.).

Why join us?

1. We offer a transparent, fast-paced approach to career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.
2. You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.
3. Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.
4. You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.
5. You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.

Next Steps

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