Job Application

Job Title: SOC OT Consultant (2 positions)
Client: Our client, a world-leading IT services contractor, is seeking two SOC OT Consultants to work on a project for a top UK energy distributor
Location: Preston (Onsite once every 2-3 weeks, rest is remote)
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 20th September
Max Rate: £1000 per day

Role Overview:
We are seeking two SOC OT Consultants to join our client's team in supporting a project for a top UK energy provider. The ideal candidates will have SOC consulting experience with a focus on Operational Technology (OT) environments. You will be responsible for assessing, designing, and building SOC solutions tailored to OT environments, integrating threat management, threat hunting, threat intelligence, and security operations practices.

Key Responsibilities:
* Utilize SOC consulting experience to assess, design, and build SOC solutions covering OT environments.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to understand OT security requirements and develop tailored solutions.
* Conduct threat management activities, including threat hunting and threat intelligence analysis, to proactively identify and mitigate security risks in OT environments.
* Implement and manage security operations processes and procedures specific to OT environments, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
* Provide expertise and guidance on OT security technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the overall security posture of the electricity distribution network operator.
* Stay abreast of emerging threats and vulnerabilities affecting OT environments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
* Act as a subject matter expert on SOC OT security matters, providing mentorship and knowledge transfer to junior team members as needed.

Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in SOC consulting with a focus on Operational Technology (OT) environments.
* Demonstrated expertise in assessing, designing, and building SOC solutions tailored to OT environments.
* Strong understanding of OT security principles, technologies, and protocols.
* Experience in threat management, including threat hunting, threat intelligence analysis, and incident response in OT environments.
* Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks related to OT security, such as NIST, IEC 62443, and ISA/IEC 62443.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Active engagement in the cybersecurity community, participation in conferences, and continuous learning to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in OT security.

Interested? Please apply for immediate consideration from the Gibbs Hybrid team.