WHAT YOU'LL DO • Conduct OT/ICS security assessments against frameworks including NERC CIP, IEC 62443/ISA-99, NIST CSF, DOE C2M2, and client-specific requirements • Evaluate client security posture across the Purdue Model layers—identifying gaps in network segmentation, remote access, asset inventory, and detection coverage • Deploy and configure OT-native security tooling including network security monitoring platforms (e.g., Dragos, Claroty, Nozomi) and asset discovery tools (e.g., Dragos, RunZero, NetRise) • Perform OT-specific threat hunting, indicator of compromise analysis, and incident response support in ICS/SCADA environments • Develop detailed security assessment reports, risk registers, and remediation roadmaps tailored to operational and business context • Support OT security program development including governance frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned to client maturity goals • Collaborate with client IT/OT teams, system integrators, and OEM vendors to drive practical security outcomes • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on active OT security pursuits—contributing to RFP responses, solution reviews, and proposal content while balancing client delivery commitments • Contribute to Accenture's OT Security practice through reusable assets, methods, and delivery excellence across engagements • Travel as required to client sites (0–100% depending on engagement) Job Qualifications BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in OT/ICS environments (e.g., electric utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, water/wastewater, power generation, natural gas, life sciences, data center OT) • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with ICS technologies including SCADA, DCS, EMS/ADMS, RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communications protocols • Minimum 3 years of cybersecurity experience including vulnerability management, identity and access management in OT contexts, and monitoring/incident response • Minimum 3 years of experience with common ICS/OT protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, PROFINET, OPC, EtherNet/IP, etc.) • Minimum 3 years of experience producing and presenting security deliverables, assessment reports, and findings to technical and executive audiences • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) of work experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 5 years consulting to Fortune/Global 1000 clients or within utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, or other critical infrastructure verticals • Minimum 3 years assessing against NERC CIP, IEC 62443, NIST CSF, DOE C2M2, or sector-specific OT security frameworks • Experience deploying and operating OT security sensor platforms (Dragos, Claroty, Nozomi, Armis) in live operational environments • Experience with asset discovery and OT network visibility tools (RunZero, NetRise, Dragos Platform) • Minimum 2 years in OT/ICS network infrastructure (industrial firewalls, data diodes, switches, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Rockwell, etc.) • Minimum 2 years of OT threat hunting, anomaly analysis, or SOC operations experience in an industrial context • Experience with MITRE ATT&CK for ICS and applying TTPs to detection engineering or threat modeling • Relevant certification: GICSP, GRID, GCIP, CISSP, or equivalent • Experience with embedded device analysis, firmware inspection, or industrial protocol reverse engineering • Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field
This is a primarily remote, full-time W-2 opportunityCandidates must be open and able to travel based on client and project requirements.Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
