Senior OT Security Consultant

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🔥 7 hours ago

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

💵 $70 - $100 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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DirectDefense

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2012

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏢 Enterprise

🏛️ Government

Cybersecurity • Enterprise • Government

DirectDefense is a cybersecurity services company providing managed detection and response (MDR) and managed security services (MSSP), threat mitigation, security testing, compliance support, OT/ICS security, IoT/IIoT and smart device testing, architecture reviews, incident response/forensics (Peace of Mind / E-Discovery), AI readiness, application, network and cloud security, and a ThreatAdvisor platform for visibility. They serve enterprise and public sector customers across verticals including aerospace, automotive, energy/utilities, financial services, healthcare, retail, technology and government. The company offers professional services (strategy & planning, talent acquisition), research & validation, and compliance services (PCI, CMMC, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR, NERC CIP, FISMA/FedRAMP). DirectDefense emphasizes OT/ICS protection, connected systems, and rapid OT cybersecurity assessments. They market MDR+MSSP offerings, incident response, and security assessments, and have partnerships/government contracts.

📋 Description

• Take a leadership role in the execution of OT/IoT security projects, facilitating project meetings, gathering project requirements, managing customer expectations, etc. • Conduct hands-on OT/IoT system network or product assessments and analyze findings. • Develop recommendation reports documenting approaches to improve OT network or device security posture. • Produce security policies, user requirements, system specifications, and proposed system architecture designs for OT networks/devices/systems. • Implement updated OT security architectures for clients. • Participate in OT technical security testing. • Communicate security requirements and improvements to customers. • Stay current with industry best practices and apply them in your deliverables. • Management consulting/organizational change management for clients.

🎯 Requirements

• BS in a technology-related field. • 10+ years’ experience in IT/OT security (OT/IoT experience required). • OT-specific certifications highly desired (GICSP, GRID, ISA/IEC 62443). • OT security testing experience is highly desired. • Industry certifications (from ISC2, ISA, SANS, ISACA, CompTIA, etc.) a plus. • Specific Water/Energy/Manufacturing industry experience a plus. • Experience with industrial control systems and their differences from traditional IT environments. • Specific OT/SCADA protocol understanding (Modbus, ICCP, 61850, DNP, MQTT). • Understanding of related security frameworks (ISA/IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.). • Have strong communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to effectively communicate abstract security concepts to technical and non-technical. • Interest in speaking and producing white papers is a plus. • Scripting experience (PowerShell, Perl, Python, etc.. ) • Up to 25% travel required for the role.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours • Paid time off • Remote work options