OT Security Consultant

About Company

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. It’s a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart.BDO India Services Private Limited (or ‘BDO India’) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold.

Core Roles & Responsibilities :

• Delivery experience preferably in OT / ICS security engagements.
• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for operational technology and ICS networks.
• Monitor OT network activity to detect suspicious behaviour and potential security threats.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis of OT systems and networks.
• Develop and enforce OT cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment between OT and IT security practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.G., NIST, IEC 62443, NERC CIP).
• Lead investigations into security incidents, including analyzing breaches and taking corrective actions.
• Develop incident response protocols for OT-specific threats, including malware, ransomware, and system vulnerabilities.
• Conduct cybersecurity training for OT staff, emphasizing best practices for securing industrial control systems.
• Raise awareness about emerging OT threats and ensure operational readiness for potential cyber-attacks.
• Evaluate and manage security risks associated with third-party vendors providing OT systems and services.
• Ensure that security requirements are met in contracts and vendor agreements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and operations, to ensure OT security is integrated into the broader organizational security framework.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate security posture, incidents, and ongoing risk management efforts to senior leadership.