Operational Technology Security Consultant

Coalfire

Operational Technology Cybersecurity Consultant assessing OT security posture for critical infrastructure clients. Conducting interviews, evaluating practices, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance cybersecurity maturity.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess the security posture and maturity of OT environments for clients across manufacturing, energy, utilities, and other critical infrastructure sectors
Conduct stakeholder interviews, review OT documentation, evaluate security practices against industry frameworks, and develop maturity assessment reports with remediation recommendations
Present findings and strategic guidance to clients while working with Project Managers, Directors, and Delivery teams to manage project scope and timelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4 years of working experience in operational technology security, OT risk assessment, or related infrastructure security roles
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating OT security expertise
Direct experience in OT environments such as manufacturing, energy, utilities, or other critical infrastructure sectors
Hands-on experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
Knowledge of control system technologies, industrial automation architectures, and OT-specific networking environments
Expertise in OT security assessment frameworks including IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and industry-specific requirements such as NERC CIP
Understanding of emerging OT regulatory requirements including NIS2 Directive, EU Cyber Resilience Act, and other sector-specific directives
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
Strong oral and written communication skills when presenting technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid parental leave
flexible time off
certification and training reimbursement
digital mental health and wellbeing support membership
comprehensive insurance options

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational technology securityOT risk assessmentIndustrial Control Systems (ICS)Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)OT security assessment frameworksIEC 62443NIST SP 800-82NERC CIPcontrol system technologiesindustrial automation architectures

Soft Skills

analytical skillscritical thinkingoral communicationwritten communication