Industrial Cybersecurity Consultant

Location: Glen Allen, VA 23060

This position is NOT eligible for Per Diem/No Relocation.
Team is looking for local candidates in the state of Virginia and able to drive/go to different Client offices.
There is a potential that the team will hire up to 5 people - (current opening will show 1 but will adjust once we hire folks).
Candidate MUST be a US Citizen - non negotiable.

Travel: Will expect to be at client sites (Virginia) 80-100% of the time. (For example - might spend 1 week on one site, then another week on a different site, etc.). Will expect to be at client sites 80-100% of the time.
Will use own personal vehicle or rental car.

The Cybersecurity Consultant will independently execute significant portions of projects addressing Information Technology (IT) and Industrial Control System security. The Cybersecurity Consultant supports the execution of projects consisting of network penetration testing, web application security testing, cybersecurity vulnerability assessments, secure system design and integration, and/or development of cybersecurity programs at client sites across the U.S and Canada utilizing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other industry or data specific compliance frameworks and regulations. Execute the planning, design, development and implementation of technical controls, procedures and policy associated with cybersecurity compliance and/or regulatory standards.

• Maintain highest level of integrity, protecting the confidentiality and security of all client and project information.
  Identify and diagnose operational issues and implement design alterations to address these issues.
  Conduct network penetration tests and vulnerability assessments of IT and Operational Technology (OT) networks, for both compliance and security purposes.
  Perform detailed, post event analysis of unusual events, and direct needed procedure or process changes in response.
  Pursue, obtain, and maintain industry recognized IT certifications related to cybersecurity such as ethical hacking, network engineering, Industrial Control System (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), risk management, and others as necessary.
  Resolve technical issues, analyze implications to the client's business, and be able to communicate them with applicable stakeholders within the business.
  Develop policies & procedures for secure process control network design, technical and design recommendations for the implementation of firewalls and other network security and compliance controls.
  Compiles technical documentation of network traffic as well as firewall services/solutions including explanations and diagrams.
  Work collaboratively with other groups and divisions inside Client.
  Performs other duties as assigned
  Complies with all policies and standards
  Performs other duties as assigned
  Complies with all policies and standards
• Requirements:
  Candidate MUST be a US Citizen (no exception).
  
  
  Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field and min 3 years of related/relevant experience is Required (MUST show on resume).
  
  
  Advanced knowledge of security principles and firm knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, as well as industry-recognized certifications.
  Experience with cybersecurity vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and the tools/techniques involved in both.
  Experience in the capabilities and/or configuration of cybersecurity controls, specifically those relating to firewalls, access control, authentication, anti-virus/anti-malware, patching, and logging.
  Advanced knowledge of control systems utilized by utilities, manufacturing, oil and gas, transportation, smart buildings, and cities.
  Strong written and oral communication skills.
  Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  Ability to operate under pressure and under tight deadlines, to operate in on-site industrial, corporate, and government work.
  Demonstrate capability to make sound decisions based on good security practices and principles.
  Demonstrate an understanding of business principles and operational security practices specific to engineering and/or security consulting.
  Knowledge and/or experience with corporate policies and procedures.
  Strong technical writing skills. Knowledge and experience with modern and legacy computer networking and telecommunications.
  Experience with physical cabling for network communications and control system Input/Output.
  Ability to obtain and maintain access to current and future client sites.