Senior Consultant – OT Cybersecurity, Critical Infrastructure Advisory

GHD

. Lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management engagements for critical infrastructure clients .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeAtlanta • New York • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cybersecurity strategy and risk management for critical infrastructure, with a strong focus on OT, ICS, and SCADA systems. Proven ability to develop and implement cybersecurity roadmaps and engage with executive stakeholders to enhance operational resilience and investment strategies.

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Cybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentOT and ICS Cybersecurity AssessmentsISA/IEC 62443 ComplianceSCADA Modernization ExperienceClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Risk Management FrameworksCybersecurity ArchitectureNetwork SegmentationSecure Remote AccessTechnical Report WritingProject ManagementInvestment StrategiesOperational TechnologiesDigital TransformationSystems Integration

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsPresentation SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SCADA SystemsAMI TechnologiesIoT SolutionsOperational TechnologiesMonitoring Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPGIACSANSProfessional Engineering Registration

Industry Keywords

Critical InfrastructureIndustrial CybersecurityUtility SectorTransportation SectorEnergy SectorManufacturing SectorPublic Sector

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management engagements for critical infrastructure clients
Conduct OT and ICS cybersecurity assessments, maturity reviews, and risk evaluations
Develop cybersecurity roadmaps, implementation plans, investment strategies, and improvement programs
Advise clients on ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NERC CIP, TSA, EPA, and applicable sector requirements
Support executive and board-level discussions regarding cyber risk, operational resilience, and investment priorities
Lead secure OT, SCADA, industrial network, and IT/OT integration architecture development
Support modernization programs involving SCADA, AMI, IoT, communications, and operational technologies
Develop security-by-design approaches for capital projects and major infrastructure investments
Provide technical leadership for network segmentation, secure remote access, monitoring solutions, and cyber resilience initiatives
Manage multidisciplinary consulting engagements across North America
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and resource plans
Coordinate with engineering, advisory, digital, automation, asset management, and technology teams
Deliver technical reports, executive briefings, workshops, and client presentations
Support project commercial performance, quality, and client satisfaction objectives
Develop and maintain client relationships and support proposals, strategic pursuits, interviews, and account growth
Identify opportunities to expand GHD's digital and critical infrastructure advisory services
Contribute to market development, thought leadership, and industry engagement
Mentor consultants and technical specialists across OT, cyber, digital, and engineering disciplines
Support capability development and recruitment across GHD's Americas business
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and technically rigorous working environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Automation, Instrumentation, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in OT, ICS, SCADA, industrial cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, or a related consulting field
Experience leading complex consulting engagements and multidisciplinary project teams
Strong understanding of industrial networks, operational technologies, cybersecurity architecture, and risk management frameworks
Ability to translate technical cybersecurity issues into clear business and operational recommendations
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills
Ability to travel periodically throughout North America
Professional engineering registration or equivalent professional certification preferred
Experience within utility, water, transportation, mining, energy, manufacturing, or public-sector environments preferred
ISA/IEC 62443, CISSP, GIAC, SANS, or similar cybersecurity credentials preferred
Experience with SCADA modernization, AMI, digital transformation, systems integration, or operational technology programs preferred
Experience developing client relationships and contributing to business development in the United States preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants
Diverse and inclusive workforce and collaborative working environment