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Cybersecurity Consultant - Monitoring Platform Specialist

Rapid Strategy
On-site
Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States
$50 - $65 USD hourly
Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Consultant with specialized experience in the Dragos OT Monitoring Platform to support a client in Jacksonville, NC. This role requires expertise in operational technology (OT) systems, cybersecurity, and the ability to provide hands-on support for critical infrastructure systems. The consultant will work on an as-needed basis, ensuring that client systems are secure, compliant, and optimized.

Responsibilities:
  • Deploy, manage, and support the Dragos OT Monitoring Platform, including Central Store, Site Store, and Sensors, in both test and operational environments.
  • Administer and manage Nutanix Hyperconverged virtualized environments for regional monitoring servers and applications.
  • Utilize SQL and Microsoft Server software to support database and application functionality.
  • Provide expertise in certification and accreditation processes and related compliance activities.
  • Support networking in enterprise environments, ensuring systems adhere to security and operational requirements.
  • Perform software security updates, patches, and version upgrades on ICS platforms such as Metasys, Niagara, Itron, Honeywell, Rockwell, and OSI.
  • Manage the implementation of security guidelines, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Create and manage POA&Ms and implement solutions to resolve security and compliance issues.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret and implement NIST 800-53 standards and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Provide support for automated metering systems and ICS control systems, including SCADA platforms and associated protocols such as BACnet/MSTP, BACnet/IP, N2, LON, and others.
  • Apply knowledge of DevSecOps practices to support ICS/OT operations.
Qualifications:Required Experience:
  • Hands-on experience with the Dragos OT Monitoring Platform, including deployment and administration in test and operational OT environments.
  • Proficiency in Nutanix Hyperconverged environments and associated technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of networking principles, including TCP/IP and security protocols.
  • Experience with certification and accreditation processes and related cybersecurity activities.
  • In-depth knowledge of ICS control systems (e.g., Metasys, Niagara AX, Honeywell) and SCADA systems for high voltage and water/wastewater.
  • Experience with automated metering systems and endpoint security solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity guidelines and standards such as DISA STIGs, RMF, and CNSSI 1253.
  • Expertise in vulnerability/risk analysis and interpreting NIST 800-53 standards.
Professional Certifications (Required):
  • Dragos Platform Certified User Certification
  • ITIL v4 Foundations
  • ICS-VLP Certificate 210W-01 – 10
  • RMF Training
  • CCENT or CCNA
  • Security+
  • CISSP
  • Microsoft Certifications
Additional Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on ICS/OT cybersecurity.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Knowledgeable of high voltage, water/wastewater systems, and mechanical trades.
  • Familiarity with BACnet, LON, and other ICS communication protocols.