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Industrial Cybersecurity Consultant SOC Operations (Kansas City, MO) Apply
Job Description
Job Description
Industrial Cybersecurity Consultant – SOC Operations (Extended Night-Shift)
Location: Remote (must reside in Kansas City, MO)
Training: Onsite in Kansas City, MO
Shift Options: Full-Time
Night Shift: Four 10-hour shifts, typically 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Part-Time Night Shift: Available
Weekend Coverage: Open to candidates willing to work weekends
Position Overview
- The Industrial Cybersecurity Consultant will be an integral member of a Security Operations Center (SOC) team, responsible for both operational and consulting tasks.
- This role combines real-time security monitoring and incident response with project-based cybersecurity consulting.
- Key duties include triaging security events, providing recommendations through a case management system, and participating in client calls for incident response or escalation. In addition, the consultant will
- support ICS/OT security projects, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance initiatives aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF and RMF.
Key Responsibilities
- Security Event Management Monitor and triage security events, analyze alerts, and prioritize incidents for remediation.
- Provide actionable recommendations through the case management system to ensure timely resolution.
- Participate in client calls for incident response or escalation as needed.
- Cybersecurity Consulting Execute planning, design, development, and implementation of technical controls, procedures, and policies associated with cybersecurity compliance and regulatory standards.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaboration & Compliance Work with internal teams and client stakeholders to resolve technical issues and communicate implications effectively.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of all client and project information.
- Comply with all applicable policies and standards.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience in cybersecurity operations and consulting.
- Certifications: Security+ preferred (other advanced certifications a plus).
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of security principles and cybersecurity technologies.
- Experience with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and associated tools/techniques.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity controls (firewalls, access control, authentication, anti-virus/anti-malware, patching, logging).
- Knowledge of control systems used in utilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, transportation, smart buildings, and cities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills for client interaction and reporting.
- Ability to operate under pressure and meet tight deadlines in industrial, corporate, and government environments.
- Understanding of business principles and operational security practices specific to engineering/security consulting.
- Strong technical writing skills and knowledge of modern and legacy networking and telecommunications.
- Experience 2ith physical cabling for network communications and control system I/O.
- Other: Ability to obtain and maintain access to client sites, including applicable U.S. security clearances.
