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Cybersecurity Consultant - Monitoring Platform Specialist

Rapid Strategy

Jacksonville, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$65 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certification & Accreditation Process (C&A), Communication IC, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Consulting, Control Systems, Customer Support/Service, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Endpoint Security, Environmental Monitoring, High Voltage (HV), IP (Internet Protocol), IPsec (IP Security), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Industry Standards, Internet Security, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Product Family, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), Network Support, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Problem Solving Skills, Risk Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Security Analysis, Security Clearance, Security Patches, Security Protocols, Server Support, Software Administration, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen, Virtualization
LOCATION
Jacksonville, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

About the Company

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Rapid Strategy