Cybersecurity Sensoring-Monitoring Control Systems Cybersecurity Consultant_Mid
Introduction
A Security Consultant within Cyber Strategy & Risk specializes in implementing security solutions for clients and stakeholders, while addressing security, regulatory, risk, and compliance issues. They maintain a current understanding of industry trends and hold multiple certifications in key cyber security areas. As a trusted advisor, they lead in identifying risks and developing mitigation plans, and define business-driven security strategies and roadmaps. This role requires a professional who can effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of security initiatives and the achievement of business objectives.
Your role and responsibilities
The Sensoring & Monitoring Control Systems Cybersecurity Consultant will leverage 3-5 years of experience to support Air Force Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) by integrating threat intelligence, overseeing sensor deployments (IDCS, VOLTRN+), and driving dashboard-based analytics. Acting as a technical liaison to DCO teams, this mid-tier consultant will translate incoming threatdata into actionable intelligence, manage the health and effectiveness of monitoring sensors, and ensure personnel roles and certifications align with evolving threat-monitoring requirements. The role demands strong analytical acumen, hands-on familiaritywith security sensor platforms, and clear communication with both technical operators and senior leadership.
• Threat Intelligence Integration (25%)
Ingest, normalize, and enrich external and internal threat feeds; ensure DCO tools are updated with actionable IOCs/IOAs.• Sensor Operations Management (25%)
Oversee the configuration, deployment, and day-to-day health of IDCS and VOLTRN+ sensor platforms; tune detection rules.• Dashboard Development & Analytics (20%)
Design and maintain real-time dashboards for monitoring sensor outputs, trending key metrics, and alert volumes.• Liaison & Reporting (15%)
Serve as the point of contact between sensor teams and DCO operators; prepare and deliver concise reports and briefings on sensor effectiveness and threat posture.• Workforce Certification Alignment (15%)
Assess sensor-monitoring roles against DoD certification requirements, recommend training/certification paths, and track compliance.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
• Threat Intelligence Integration - Hands-on experience ingesting and normalizing threat feeds (e.g., STIX/TAXII) into operational environments• Sensor Deployment & Management - 3-5 years configuring, deploying, and tuning cybersecurity sensors such as IDCS and VOLTRN+• Dashboard Analytics & Visualization - Building and maintaining real-time threat dashboards (e.g., Splunk, ELK, or similar platforms)• Defensive Cyber Operations Support - Collaborating with DCO teams to translate intelligence into incident-detection and response actions• Control Systems Security - Understanding of OT/ICS network protocols and how sensor data maps to control-system assets• Stakeholder Communication - Preparing and presenting technical briefings and reports to both operators and senior leaders• Compliance & Certification Alignment - Familiarity with workforce certification frameworks (e.g., DoD IAM, CSSP) and mapping roles to sensor-monitoring requirements• Analytical Troubleshooting - Investigating sensor alerts, diagnosing false positives, and refining detection rules
Must have Secret Security Clearance
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Preferred technical and professional experience
• Advanced Threat Hunting - Developing hypotheses, performing IOC/IOA searches, and leveraging automated tools for proactive detection• Scripting & Automation - Using Python, PowerShell, or similar to automate sensor health checks, alert triage, and report generation• Cloud-Based Monitoring - Experience integrating IDCS/VOLTRN+ or equivalent sensors with AWS/Azure security monitoring services• Machine-Learning Applications - Applying basic ML techniques to identify anomalous patterns in OT/ICS telemetry• Data Fusion & Correlation - Aggregating multiple sensor feeds and external intelligence sources to enrich detection capability• Incident Response Coordination - Participating in playbook development and after-action reviews for sensor-generated alerts• GRC Tool Familiarity - Populating eMASS or equivalent systems with sensor-monitoring control evidence
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