Technical Consultant

Overview

On Site
$50.0000 - $52.0000
Full Time

Skills

Security
SCADA
SIEM
Cybersecurity

Job Details

Technical Consultant Threat Detection Content & Administration


Location: Dallas,TX


Pay rate: $50-52/hr


Job Summary


The Technical Consultant Threat Detection Content & Administration is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing security technology infrastructure across enterprise and industrial environments. This role focuses on threat detection engineering, security content development, and operational support within a 24/7 SOC environment, with exposure to OT/SCADA systems.


Key Responsibilities




  • Manage and maintain security platforms including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, AV, IIDS, and Cloud security controls




  • Develop, deploy, and optimize use cases, detection rules, run books, and tuning/optimization reports




  • Monitor and analyze system and network activity to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and malicious behavior




  • Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to classify attacks, determine attribution, and assess risk




  • Use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to evaluate and communicate threat risk and security posture




  • Ensure security infrastructure is patched, upgraded, and operating efficiently




  • Analyze industrial network traffic and protocols in OT/SCADA environments




  • Provide clear written and verbal communication of technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders




Required Qualifications




  • High School Diploma or equivalent (required)




  • Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (preferred)




  • 2 4 years of experience in a cybersecurity or SOC-related role




  • 1 2 years of experience working with OT/SCADA environments (highly desirable)




  • Foundational understanding of industrial protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 104




  • Hands-on experience with security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, IIDS, EDR, and endpoint protection tools




  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail




  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences




Preferred Certifications:




  • CompTIA Network+




  • CompTIA Security+




  • CompTIA CySA+




  • Other relevant cybersecurity certifications are a plus





The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually as applicable.


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