Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of experience in OT, ICS, SCADA, or industrial cybersecurity.
Proven track record in leading complex consulting engagements.
Strong grasp of industrial networks and cybersecurity frameworks.
Ability to communicate technical issues in business terms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to travel across North America.
Responsibilities
Lead cybersecurity strategy and risk management for critical infrastructure clients.
Conduct assessments and maturity reviews of OT and ICS cybersecurity.
Develop implementation plans and investment strategies for cybersecurity.
Advise on industry frameworks like ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST CSF.
Manage multidisciplinary consulting projects across North America.
Deliver high-quality reports and presentations to clients.
Build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a high-performing team.
Engagement in diverse projects across various sectors.
Mentorship and leadership development opportunities.
Support for professional growth and recruitment initiatives.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description
As part of our continued growth across North America, we are seeking a Senior Consultant - OT Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Advisory to support and grow our digital, operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and critical infrastructure advisory services.
This role will help utilities, transportation agencies, municipalities, mining companies, and industrial operators improve the security, resilience, and performance of their operational environments. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients develop cybersecurity strategies, modernization roadmaps, secure system architectures, and risk management programs aligned with operational and business objectives.
Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
OT Cybersecurity Advisory
Lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management engagements for critical infrastructure clients.
Conduct OT and ICS cybersecurity assessments, maturity reviews, and risk evaluations.
Develop cybersecurity roadmaps, implementation plans, investment strategies, and improvement programs.
Advise clients on recognized practices and frameworks, including ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NERC CIP, TSA, EPA, and applicable sector requirements.
Support executive and board-level discussions regarding cyber risk, operational resilience, and investment priorities.
Systems and Technology Architecture
Lead the development of secure OT, SCADA, industrial network, and IT/OT integration architectures.
Support modernization programs involving SCADA, AMI, IoT, communications, and operational technologies.
Develop security-by-design approaches for capital projects and major infrastructure investments.
Provide technical leadership for network segmentation, secure remote access, monitoring solutions, and cyber resilience initiatives.
Project Delivery
Manage multidisciplinary consulting engagements across North America.
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and resource plans.
Coordinate with engineering, advisory, digital, automation, asset management, and technology teams.
Deliver high-quality technical reports, executive briefings, workshops, and client presentations.
Support project commercial performance, quality, and client satisfaction objectives.
Business Development and Client Relationships
Develop and maintain relationships with utilities, public-sector organizations, transportation agencies, mining companies, and industrial clients.
Support proposal development, strategic pursuits, client interviews, and account growth initiatives.
Identify opportunities to expand GHD's digital and critical infrastructure advisory services.
Contribute to market development, thought leadership, and industry engagement activities.
Team Leadership
Mentor consultants and technical specialists working across OT, cyber, digital, and engineering disciplines.
Support capability development and recruitment across GHD's Americas business.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and technically rigorous working environment.
What you will bring to the team:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Automation, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience in OT, ICS, SCADA, industrial cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, or a related consulting field.
Experience leading complex consulting engagements and multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong understanding of industrial networks, operational technologies, cybersecurity architecture, and risk management frameworks.
Ability to translate technical cybersecurity issues into clear business and operational recommendations.
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel periodically throughout North America.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional engineering registration or equivalent professional certification.
Experience within utility, water, transportation, mining, energy, manufacturing, or public-sector environments.
ISA/IEC 62443, CISSP, GIAC, SANS, or similar cybersecurity credentials.
Experience with SCADA modernization, AMI, digital transformation, systems integration, or operational technology programs.
Experience developing client relationships and contributing to business development in the United States
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About GHD Group
GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
