Estimated Length: 12 Months Work hours:37.50 Est. OT Hrs/Wk:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY INITIALLY ALLOW FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED REMOTELY. HOWEVER, CONSULTANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK ON-SITE/IN-OFFICE ONCE COVID RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD BE MADE AWARE BEFORE APPLYING.

Requirements

The OT (Operational Technology) Security Group is seeking a network security consultant to support the Client Cybersecurity Program Projects focused on the and the analysis of information gathered from Client IT’s cybersecurity detection systems. We want to ensure the cybersecurity systems, plans and procedures that have been implemented at the Client , have the controls and analysis monitoring in-place to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from incidents. The ideal candidate would work closely with our stakeholders and be responsible for supporting IT Security Projects, monitoring security tools to support the analysis and investigation of events, incidents, vulnerabilities and anomalous activity within our OT environments.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the agencies continued efforts with asset discovery, network visualization, vulnerability assessment, risk monitoring and threat detection within the OT Networks
• Utilize Nozomi Guardian to creating cybersecurity reporting metrics, dashboards, scorecards, and asset inventory based on data provided by the cybersecurity systems
• Analyze logs and alerts to support the investigation of events, incidents and identifications of anomalous activity and produce reports on findings
• Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences
• Learn the Client business environment and basic risk management approaches
• Support ongoing and new IT Security projects within the OT networks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security and/or Related Field
• 2+ years of hands-on experience as an analyst or engineer troubleshooting networks
• Deep understanding of networking protocols & layers
• Scripting for automation (Python, PowerShell, APIs)
• Basic understanding of Operations Technology environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate highly technical details succinctly
• Able and willing to travel to Client locations to troubleshoot or install security products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• In-Depth knowledge of Operations Technology Security
• Hands-on experience implementing and administering enterprise level security tools such as: Nozomi, Splunk, ForeScout, Gigamon, TDI, Deception Technology, Containment Technology, etc.
• Experience leading security projects and/or investigations
• Data Visualization tools such as PowerBi

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in related field
• CISSP, SANS (GIAC) and other relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred
• CCNA and other relevant networking certifications preferred

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