Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Reading, South East

SC Cleared OT Cyber Security Risk Assessment Consultant

Full-Time£130,000 - 143,000 per yearपरसोंUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £130,000 - 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.
  • Sole British nationality.
  • SC clearance.
  • Available to start ASAP.
  • Able to work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
  • Able to work onsite in the Reading area at least 3 days per week initially.
  • Able to work using company-provided equipment and approved security procedures.
Responsibilities:
  • Support the delivery of IEC 62443-3-2 cyber security risk assessments across approximately 33 OT/industrial systems.
  • 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 supporting the delivery of cyber security risk assessments for approximately 33 OT/industrial systems, working closely with engineering, security, and project stakeholders. This is a 12-month contract role with a pay rate of £500 to £550 outside IR35. The working pattern is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working and an initial requirement to be onsite in the Reading area at least 3 days per week. We are committed to respect, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. We also offer support during the recruitment process if adjustments are needed.

last updated 31 week of 2026

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