Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Reading, South East

OT Cyber Security Risk Consultant

Full-Time£143,000 - 143,000 per yearayerUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £143,000 - 143,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Experience conducting cyber security risk assessments in OT/ICS environments.
  • Strong knowledge of IEC 62443-3-2.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Experience producing technical reports and risk documentation.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple assessments.
Responsibilities:
  • Support the delivery of IEC 62443-3-2 cyber security risk assessments across approximately 33 OT/industrial systems, working closely with engineering, security, and project stakeholders.
  • Conduct IEC 62443-3-2 Initial Risk Assessments (ZCR1-ZCR4).
  • Perform Detailed Risk Assessments (ZCR1-ZCR7) where risks exceed tolerable levels.
  • Gather information from stakeholders and facilitate assessment activities.
  • Produce and maintain risk assessment documentation using customer-approved templates.
  • Address review comments and deliver final assessment artefacts.
  • Provide project updates, effort estimates, and progress reports.
Technologies:
  • Support
  • Security

More:

We are seeking an OT Cyber Security Risk Consultant to support cyber security risk assessments for approximately 33 OT/industrial systems on a 12-month contract basis. The role is based in Reading, with around three days a week on site, and offers an outside IR35 arrangement. We value respect, equality, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our team is driven by partnership and a commitment to delivering the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

last updated 31 week of 2026

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