About the RoleThe Senior Consultant, OT is a technical practitioner in IOActive's Operational Technology practice. The Senior Consultant leads complex and sensitive OT engagements across industrial control systems, critical infrastructure, embedded industrial devices, and OT/IT convergence environments — turning IOActive's deep research credibility into engagements that genuinely change how clients protect their most sensitive operational environments.The Senior Consultant is expected to be a force multiplier for the OT practice through informal mentorship of junior consultants, contribution to research and methodology, and visible technical leadership on engagements as well as in the broader OT security community.What You’ll DoClient EngagementServe as the senior technical voice in client discussions, technical deep-dives, and interviews with industrial systems engineers, control system vendors, and OT security teamsLead delivery on OT engagements as the senior consultant on project teams — owning technical approach, methodology, hands-on testing, and findingsProtect the integrity, safety, and availability of clients’ critical assets by leveraging your experience in non-disruptive and non-destructive OT assessment methodologiesPerform hands-on technical work spanning industrial protocols and embedded industrial device analysisConduct network architecture reviews using the Purdue model and industrial segmentation principles; identify safety, availability, and security risksLead threat modeling exercises tailored to OT environments — incorporating safety, availability, and process integrity considerations alongside traditional security risksTranslate technical findings into business and operational risk language for client engineering, plant operations, and security leadershipAuthor and quality-review engagement deliverables to IOActive's standardBuild trusted technical relationships with client Security Architects, OT Security Leads, Heads of Industrial Cybersecurity, and engineering directorsSupport pre-sales conversations with technical credibility — scoping calls, capability discussions, proposal inputPractice Contribution and MentorshipMentor junior and mid-level consultants in OT methodology, tools, and client engagement — even without direct reporting authorityContribute to IOActive's OT methodologies, testing playbooks, report templates, and intellectual propertyIdentify opportunities to extend IOActive's OT capability — new service offerings, tooling, or research directionsCollaborate with the Hardware and Silicon practice on embedded industrial device work and component-level analysis where engagements span boundariesResearch and Market PresenceContribute to IOActive's OT research — vulnerability discovery, protocol analysis, attack technique development, and published findingsBuild personal profile in the OT security community through attending events, conference talks, published research, working group participation, etc.Represent IOActive in OT security industry conversations, standards bodies, and customer advisory engagements as opportunities ariseWhat You'll BringExperience and Background5+ years in offensive security services, with at least 2–3 years focused on OT, ICS, or other critical infrastructure workHands-on engagement delivery experience across multiple OT domains — pen testing, threat modeling, ICS assessments, embedded industrial device security, or red-team / purple-team work in OT environmentsWorking knowledge across the breadth of the OT landscape and industrial protocolsFamiliarity with relevant standards and frameworksExperience working in or alongside plant operations, with appreciation for safety, availability, and process integrity considerations that differentiate OT from IT security workCapabilitiesStrong technical credibility and the comfort to operate as the senior voice on engagementsExcellent written communication — you produce reports that clients act on rather than fileStrong verbal communication, including in technical workshops with engineering audiences and in business conversations with client leadershipComfort with the physical and operational realities of OT engagements — plant visits, equipment rooms, control rooms, occasional non-standard hours during testing windowsCollaborative mindset — OT engagements typically involve close coordination with delivery teams across services linesGenuine curiosity about how systems work — OT consultants who succeed at IOActive are the ones who find the problems interestingCredentialsBachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical), Computer Science, or equivalent experienceRelevant industry certifications strongly preferredWillingness to travel approximately 30%, including on-site work at industrial facilities, sometimes in non-traditional environments, plants, substations, refineries, field locations)Ability to obtain relevant security clearances if engagements require it (US: clearance preferred, not required; EMEA: equivalent clearances where applicable)What We OfferA chance to work with an industry leader in cyber securityAccess to world-class technical teams and researchA high-energy, collaborative team that values innovationFlexibility—work remotely or from the office as neededOpportunities for travelCompetitive compensation and performance-based incentivesSalary range is broadly targeted between $100,000 - $175,000, depending on location, background and experience levelWhy IOActive:We have over 25 years of experience that’s established and stable; yet high-growth with the energy, passion and dynamic work environment of a startup. We are renowned for our innovation and thought leadership within our high-profile, cutting edge space.We're one of “the good guys” doing crazy cool stuff to thwart bad guys in a critically important business, social and political arena. Our work is great fun with great importance. Above all else, we value our people and our customers. Relationships matter.IOActive is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex,
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