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USD 105000–148000/yr

Operational Technology Security Consultant

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About Coalfire Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate,

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Security ConsultantCybersecurity

About Coalfire

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Position Summary:

The Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Consultant assesses the security posture and maturity of OT environments for clients across manufacturing, energy, utilities, and other critical infrastructure sectors. This role involves conducting stakeholder interviews, reviewing OT documentation, evaluating security practices against industry frameworks, and developing maturity assessment reports with remediation recommendations. The Consultant presents findings and strategic guidance to clients while working with Project Managers, Directors, and Delivery teams to manage project scope and timelines.

Maintain current knowledge of OT security standards, regulatory developments, and industry trends through ongoing professional development and relevant certifications

Support and guide OT risk and security discussions with technical teams, operations staff, and executive stakeholders

Conduct stakeholder interviews and review OT-related policies, procedures, architecture documentation, and compliance records to understand organizational OT environments and priorities

Assess client environments against OT security practices and compliance posture against IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NIST CSF, NERC CIP, NIS2 Directive, EU Cyber Resilience Act, C2M2, and other relevant OT standards and frameworks

Develop maturity assessment and benchmarking reports identifying OT security gaps, current state findings, and prioritized remediation recommendations

Develop sequenced remediation roadmaps with prioritized activities, timelines, and implementation guidance to address identified OT security gaps

Advise clients on OT security program structure, governance frameworks, organizational roles and responsibilities, and recommended policies and procedures

Present assessment findings, risk analysis, and strategic recommendations to clients and their leadership through executive briefings and detailed reports

Support other Cyber Risk Advisory consulting engagements when necessary to maintain team capacity

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

GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) certification

CISM certification

CISSP certification

GRID (GIAC Response and Industrial Defense) certification

GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) certification

C2M2 (Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model) assessment experience

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) assessment and implementation experience

Incident response experience in OT or critical infrastructure environments

Business continuity or disaster recovery experience in OT environments

Experience with safety-critical systems and understanding of functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 10218)

Technical writing experience for policy and procedure development

Cloud platform experience relevant to OT environments or industrial IoT implementations

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.

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Posted: June 26, 2026
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Coalfire is a cybersecurity advisor that helps private and public-sector organizations avert threats, close gaps, and effectively manage risk. They provide independent, tailored advice, assessments, technical testing, and cyber engineering services to help clients develop scalable programs that improve their security posture and achieve business objectives.

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