Remote Senior Security Consultant Jobs
Remote Senior Security Consultant jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like cybersecurity services, financial services, healthcare technology, and defense contracting, where distributed teams depend on senior-level security expertise. Companies currently hiring remotely include World Wide Technology, Fellowship Health Resources, and GuidePoint Security. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Coalfire
Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.
But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.
We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Position Summary:
The Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Consultant assesses the security posture and maturity of OT environments for clients across manufacturing, energy, utilities, and other critical infrastructure sectors. This role involves conducting stakeholder interviews, reviewing OT documentation, evaluating security practices against industry frameworks, and developing maturity assessment reports with remediation recommendations. The Consultant presents findings and strategic guidance to clients while working with Project Managers, Directors, and Delivery teams to manage project scope and timelines.
- Maintain current knowledge of OT security standards, regulatory developments, and industry trends through ongoing professional development and relevant certifications
- Support and guide OT risk and security discussions with technical teams, operations staff, and executive stakeholders
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and review OT-related policies, procedures, architecture documentation, and compliance records to understand organizational OT environments and priorities
- Assess client environments against OT security practices and compliance posture against IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NIST CSF, NERC CIP, NIS2 Directive, EU Cyber Resilience Act, C2M2, and other relevant OT standards and frameworks
- Develop maturity assessment and benchmarking reports identifying OT security gaps, current state findings, and prioritized remediation recommendations
- Develop sequenced remediation roadmaps with prioritized activities, timelines, and implementation guidance to address identified OT security gaps
- Advise clients on OT security program structure, governance frameworks, organizational roles and responsibilities, and recommended policies and procedures
- Present assessment findings, risk analysis, and strategic recommendations to clients and their leadership through executive briefings and detailed reports
- Support other Cyber Risk Advisory consulting engagements when necessary to maintain team capacity
What You'll Bring
- At least 4 years of working experience in operational technology security, OT risk assessment, or related infrastructure security roles
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating OT security expertise
- Direct experience in OT environments such as manufacturing, energy, utilities, or other critical infrastructure sectors
- Hands-on experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
- Knowledge of control system technologies, industrial automation architectures, and OT-specific networking environments
- Expertise in OT security assessment frameworks including IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and industry-specific requirements such as NERC CIP
- Understanding of emerging OT regulatory requirements including NIS2 Directive, EU Cyber Resilience Act, and other sector-specific directives
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Strong oral and written communication skills when presenting technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Bonus Points
- GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) certification
- CISM certification
- CISSP certification
- GRID (GIAC Response and Industrial Defense) certification
- GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) certification
- C2M2 (Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model) assessment experience
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) assessment and implementation experience
- Incident response experience in OT or critical infrastructure environments
- Business continuity or disaster recovery experience in OT environments
- Experience with safety-critical systems and understanding of functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 10218)
- Technical writing experience for policy and procedure development
- Cloud platform experience relevant to OT environments or industrial IoT implementations
The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs.
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Why You’ll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.
Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
About Coalfire
Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.
But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.
We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Position Summary:
The Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Consultant assesses the security posture and maturity of OT environments for clients across manufacturing, energy, utilities, and other critical infrastructure sectors. This role involves conducting stakeholder interviews, reviewing OT documentation, evaluating security practices against industry frameworks, and developing maturity assessment reports with remediation recommendations. The Consultant presents findings and strategic guidance to clients while working with Project Managers, Directors, and Delivery teams to manage project scope and timelines.
- Maintain current knowledge of OT security standards, regulatory developments, and industry trends through ongoing professional development and relevant certifications
- Support and guide OT risk and security discussions with technical teams, operations staff, and executive stakeholders
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and review OT-related policies, procedures, architecture documentation, and compliance records to understand organizational OT environments and priorities
- Assess client environments against OT security practices and compliance posture against IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NIST CSF, NERC CIP, NIS2 Directive, EU Cyber Resilience Act, C2M2, and other relevant OT standards and frameworks
- Develop maturity assessment and benchmarking reports identifying OT security gaps, current state findings, and prioritized remediation recommendations
- Develop sequenced remediation roadmaps with prioritized activities, timelines, and implementation guidance to address identified OT security gaps
- Advise clients on OT security program structure, governance frameworks, organizational roles and responsibilities, and recommended policies and procedures
- Present assessment findings, risk analysis, and strategic recommendations to clients and their leadership through executive briefings and detailed reports
- Support other Cyber Risk Advisory consulting engagements when necessary to maintain team capacity
What You'll Bring
- At least 4 years of working experience in operational technology security, OT risk assessment, or related infrastructure security roles
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating OT security expertise
- Direct experience in OT environments such as manufacturing, energy, utilities, or other critical infrastructure sectors
- Hands-on experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
- Knowledge of control system technologies, industrial automation architectures, and OT-specific networking environments
- Expertise in OT security assessment frameworks including IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and industry-specific requirements such as NERC CIP
- Understanding of emerging OT regulatory requirements including NIS2 Directive, EU Cyber Resilience Act, and other sector-specific directives
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Strong oral and written communication skills when presenting technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Bonus Points
- GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) certification
- CISM certification
- CISSP certification
- GRID (GIAC Response and Industrial Defense) certification
- GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) certification
- C2M2 (Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model) assessment experience
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) assessment and implementation experience
- Incident response experience in OT or critical infrastructure environments
- Business continuity or disaster recovery experience in OT environments
- Experience with safety-critical systems and understanding of functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 10218)
- Technical writing experience for policy and procedure development
- Cloud platform experience relevant to OT environments or industrial IoT implementations
The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs.
#LI-TF1
#LI-Remote
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.
Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Who's Hiring
- World Wide Technology9
- Fellowship Health Resources7
- GuidePoint Security4
- NetSPI3
- OnTrac3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software15
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Insurance2
- Cybersecurity1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote senior security consultant jobs.
- Five or more years of hands-on security consulting or equivalent professional experience
- CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or equivalent active certification required or strongly preferred
- Proficiency with penetration testing tools, SIEM platforms, or cloud security frameworks such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience delivering risk assessments, audits, or security architecture reviews for enterprise clients
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI DSS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing reporting and executive presentations
Tips for Your Remote Senior Security Consultant Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote senior security consultant openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search current listings by skill or sector, find roles that match your background, and apply directly before postings fill.
Document your remote security work clearly
Remote hiring managers can't watch you work, so your written deliverables do the talking. Prepare sanitized samples of risk assessments, penetration testing reports, or incident response runbooks that show how you communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Prove async communication before the interview
Remote security teams run on written communication. Practice writing crisp, structured emails and Slack messages that convey complex security findings without ambiguity. Interviewers for remote roles often assess how clearly you explain yourself in writing during the application process itself.
Prepare for tool-specific remote security interviews
Remote senior security consultant interviews frequently focus on your command of distributed security tooling: SIEM platforms like Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel, cloud-native security services in AWS or Azure, and remote endpoint detection tools. Be ready to walk through real scenarios using those specific environments.
Build your remote onboarding checklist in advance
Remote consultancies move fast and expect senior hires to self-onboard. Before your first week, clarify VPN access, ticketing systems, escalation paths, and client communication norms. Asking structured onboarding questions early signals the self-direction remote teams are hiring for.
Remote Senior Security Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote senior security consultant job?
Remote senior security consultant roles go to candidates who can demonstrate independent judgment, clear async communication, and hands-on technical depth without in-person oversight. Remote-first consultancies, managed security service providers, and distributed enterprise teams are the most consistent remote hirers. Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or OSCP signal credibility fast, and a portfolio of documented assessments or incident response work closes the gap where in-person interviews cannot.
Which companies hire remote senior security consultants?
Employers currently hiring remote senior security consultants include World Wide Technology, Fellowship Health Resources, and GuidePoint Security, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first consultancies, managed security service providers, and distributed enterprise technology companies across cybersecurity, financial services, and healthcare make up the bulk of remote openings for this role.
Can you get a remote senior security consultant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level senior security consultant roles are rare because employers expect candidates to operate independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Smaller remote-first firms and boutique consultancies are more open to junior candidates than large enterprises. Demonstrable skills through certifications, capture-the-flag competitions, open-source contributions, or a documented home lab build give you something concrete to point to when experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote senior security consultant jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in security consulting weigh certifications, hands-on project work, and proven results more heavily than a degree, particularly for senior roles where output is measurable. CISSP, CISM, CEH, and OSCP carry real weight with hiring managers. A degree helps with certain government-adjacent or compliance-heavy clients, but many remote-first consultancies care far more about what you can demonstrate.
Which industries hire the most remote senior security consultants?
Remote senior security consultant roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed teams managing sensitive data and complex regulatory requirements, making remote security expertise a standing operational need rather than a project-by-project hire.
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