Senior Cybersecurity Consultant – Product & IoT Security (ISA / IEC 62443 Certification & Embedded Foc

Job Title : Senior Cybersecurity Consultant – Product & IoT Security (ISA / IEC 62443 Certification & Embedded Focus)

Duration : 6 months (extendable up to 12 months)

Location : Chennai, India (Hybrid / WFH as per company policy)

About the Role

We are seeking an expert cybersecurity consultant with a focus on embedded and IoT product security to support our IEC 62443-4-1 certification journey for physical products (electronics and connectivity). The consultant will drive enterprise OT cybersecurity compliance by collaborating with global teams, coaching development teams, conducting internal audits, and ensuring processes align with international standards and regulations. The role requires outstanding communication skills for interaction with CxO stakeholders and coaching cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Guide and coach product development teams to implement security processes for embedded and IoT products in line with IEC 62443-4-1 and other global regulations.

Adapt, improve, and deploy cybersecurity policies and workflows across global teams and development streams.

Conduct gap assessments, process audits, and readiness evaluations for IEC 62443-4-1 certification and continuous improvement.

Lead the development and documentation of cybersecurity best practices throughout the product lifecycle.

Facilitate training and awareness sessions for engineering teams.

Collaborate with stakeholders on security process rollouts and technical risk management.

Conduct internal audits and assessments, close non-compliance findings, and maintain certification readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / science or related field.

15+ years experience, with at least 3 years in embedded / IoT product cybersecurity (including enterprise coaching and stakeholder management).

Demonstrated hands-on experience in IEC 62443-4-1 or equivalent OT / industrial cybersecurity standards and regulations.

Conducted audits for IEC 62443-4-1 compliance within software, firmware, or hardware development teams.

Strong knowledge of secure software / system engineering processes, especially relating to electronics, devices, and connectivity.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; proven ability to work with CxO and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Training or certifications in ISA IC32, IC46, IC47 (or equivalent).

Experience with ISO 27001, GDPR, or other global information security standards.

Understanding of global OT / IoT regulatory frameworks (e.g., CRA, NIS2, RED, EU DA).

Familiarity with security frameworks : OWASP, NIST CSF, CSA CCM, IoT SF Security Guidelines, etc.

Experience in coaching development teams for security-by-design, process improvement, and compliance in product-centric organizations.

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to influence global teams, interact with senior technical stakeholders, and directly shape enterprise OT / product security practices across our portfolio. The assignment offers flexibility, strong executive visibility, and a focus on industry-leading best practices.

To Apply :

Share your updated profile and examples of previous IEC 62443 or OT product security projects where you drove compliance, organizational change, and technical excellence.