Industrial Cybersecurity Consultant

Job Summary

The Industrial Cybersecurity Analyst contributes to technical consulting projects and implementation services for critical infrastructure clients. The Industrial Cybersecurity Analyst leverages their technical and industry knowledge of OT networks and industrial cybersecurity to contribute to the completion of multiple engagement phases. In this role, you will assess/support clients’ security posture, develop recommendations to enhance their programs and technologies, and implement recommendations outlined in master plans. This role blends technical capabilities with analysis and technical support.
 
The role requires a wide range of duties, including onsite/online assessments, compliance and standards reviews, security architecture analyses, plan development, and technology implementation and integration. The role also supporting our Industrial Cyber Security Lead in analysis, risk management workshops, as well as the ability to write a customer maturity analysis.  
 
The Industrial Cybersecurity Analyst demonstrates capabilities with minimal level of oversight from more senior level professionals. The scope and size of projects they contribute to are generally medium to large in size or they may own a small to moderate portion of a larger project. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical Consulting and Implementation Capabilities:
Assess people, process, and technical dimensions of client cybersecurity posture
Develops and write master plans that combine analyses, reviews, and recommendations of client industrial cyber programs, technologies, and networks
Assist workshops, data collection, tabletop exercises and client interviews
Assist asset and vulnerability scanning of customer networks, including the installation of scanning and monitoring technologies
Assist walk-downs of client sites to assess cyber and physical security postures
Applies industrial cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST, IE62443) to customer programs
Assist technical (e.g., segmentation, hardening, technology integration) and programmatic (e.g., policies, response plans) implementation of master plans and recommendations
Contributes to quality review on own engagements
Develop applicable knowledge bases by using best practices to redefine tools and techniques.  Outline specific performance measures, targets, and goals to articulate the business case for realized efficiencies or added value
Challenge client’s current strategy and direction through persuasive discussions. Define competitive advantage and achievable value to the client through use of the strategic change components and metrics. Formulate issue-based hypotheses and develop analytical plan for testing. Contribute to analysis of impact of strategic changes by defining linkages and interdependencies. 
Utilize specialized knowledge to produce complex work products and solutions across all phases of an engagement
Anticipate and resolve technical problems with minimal technical assistance from others
Develop, present, and defend conclusions, recommendations, and implementation plans
Identify technical issues impacting an engagement and proposes solutions
Analyze and apply best practices knowledge of the industry
Contribute to the development of service packages as part of the team’s service offerings

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Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience
Has managed/supported significant engagements
Experience applying common OT standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, IE6433, CMMC, NERC CIP)
5+ years in a technical/consulting environment
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge of business continuity planning and disaster recovery
Knowledge of anti-virus and anti-spam technologies
Knowledge of technology asset management
Knowledge of technology hardware and software platforms and systems
Skill in analytical and technical documentation
Skill in verbal and written communication
Skill in articulating complex, technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Skill in analyzing significant volumes of detailed information and understanding the security implications
Skill in understanding complex systems across diverse technical platforms
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft office and software update tools
Intermediate skill level in secure content, network security and web filtering software
Intermediate skill level in security vulnerability scanning tools
Ability to balance and manage competing high priority work demands
Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to conduct sensitive security investigations and maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications
Experience at customer sites
Proven experience with OT penetration testing and/or red teaming
Experience with OT Security-by-design and/or new OT in construction
Proven ability to install monitoring technologies (e.g., Nozomi, Dragos, Tenable, Claroty)
Experience scoping technical projects
Proven ability to assess security architectures of OT networks
Direct experience in planning and facilitating risk workshops, table-top exercises, and other client-facing work sessions
Experience conducting maturity and technical assessments
Proven team leadership and management experience
Graduate degree preferred 
Certifications
Other relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Nozomi, Fortinet, Dragos, Tenable) – preferred
CompTIA Security+
SANS Certificate in relevant to OT Cyber Security such as GICSP, GICP, ACS, GSEC, GRID, GCIH, CEH, CISM
CISSP
ISA/IEC 62443 suite of certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands
BandV Office Environment or Client Site 
Work involves frequent finger/hand manipulation in using a keyboard and mouse.
Work may involve stairs, walking, long moments of standing.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience. 4+ years experience in a business/consulting environment.  All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office environment

Competencies

Salary Plan

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