Industrial Cybersecurity Consultant

MSR Technology Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company seeks a Cybersecurity Consultant to drive projects related to information technology and Industrial Control System security. This role involves planning, implementing cybersecurity controls, and conducting penetration tests, requiring significant on-site presence across Virginia. The ideal candidate must have a relevant bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in cybersecurity. Strong understanding of NIST compliance is preferred, along with the ability to travel widely to client sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with both IT and Industrial Control System (ICS) security.
• Ability to travel to client sites in Virginia frequently.

Responsibilities

• Execute planning, design, and implementation of cybersecurity controls.
• Conduct network penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop policies for secure process control network design.

Skills

Network penetration testing

Cybersecurity vulnerability assessments

Secure system design

Compliance with NIST standards

Education

Bachelor Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Local candidates in the state of Virginia and able to drive/go to different Dominion offices.

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.

Position Overview

The Cybersecurity Consultant will independently execute significant portions of projects addressing Information Technology (IT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) security. This role involves supporting projects that include network penetration testing, web application security testing, cybersecurity vulnerability assessments, secure system design and integration, and development of cybersecurity programs at client sites across the U.S. and Canada. Work will align with frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other industry-specific compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute planning, design, development, and implementation of technical controls, procedures, and policies associated with cybersecurity compliance and regulatory standards.
• Maintain 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 compliance and security purposes.
• Perform detailed post-event analysis of unusual events and recommend procedural changes.
• Resolve technical issues, analyze implications to client business, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Develop policies and procedures for secure process control network design, including technical recommendations for firewalls and other security controls.
• Compile technical documentation of network traffic and firewall services/solutions, including diagrams and explanations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and divisions.
• Comply with all applicable policies and standards.

Job Requirements

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