Principal Assessor - Cyber Security

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Assessor.

Summary:
The Principal Cyber Security Assessor engages in the implementation and delivery of cyber security products and services. This position requires 10+ years of Operational Technology (OT) experience and specifically related to the offshore or maritime industries. The Principal Cyber Security Assessor will be a subject matter expert in the areas of IT/OT Security, Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS) engineering, sales, and customer service globally. In addition to delivery and execution, the assessor will be tasked with development and testing of various security features to meet customer or regulatory cyber security requirements.

The Principal Assessor will be responsible for the execution of cyber security products and services in addition to the development of proposals, providing continuous sales support, and ultimately supporting customers with maintaining compliance and cyber security. Some of the key responsibilities include customer scope review, managing multiple projects with broad scopes, ambiguity, and high degrees of difficulty while expected to gather and interpret complex, qualitative and quantitative data, in addition to maintaining a working knowledge of cyber security principles and elements.

The candidate must have enough knowledge and abilities to:
* Conduct cyber vulnerability assessments
* Conduct cyber-related regulatory audits
* Design and implement cyber security solutions for control systems
* Develop project documentation
* Successfully conduct onsite implementations of security solutions as needed
* Provide technical analysis and guidance on control systems security trends
* Prepare and conduct technical presentations
* Create technical reports and progress reports for projects

REQUIREMENTS:
* Graduate or Terminal degree in Engineering or Computer Science or demonstrated equivalent work-related experience
* Managerial-level professional certification (i.e., CISSP, CISA, or GICSP)
* Navy Qualified Validator (NQV), Level II
* 10+ years of experience in OT/ICS cyber security, OT/ICS compliance, or OT/ICS audit
* Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-53, or DISA STIGs
* Hands-on technical knowledge of configuration and implementation of cyber security standards and controls
* Experience in offshore and maritime environments
* Experience in presenting to upper management and executive-level clients
* Have a broad experience in computer and network systems, including IT/OT security, cyber-related regulations, NIST requirements, and/or SANS security practices
* Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems
* Able to demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of OT security technologies, embedded security, and network platforms
* Possess excellent presentation skills, including presentation development, numeracy and analysis skills, and advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook
* Possess excellent English oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated capability to produce reports suitable for delivery to both technical and non-technical audiences
* Have the ability to work with no supervision & demanding deadlines
* Be willingly to travel up to 50%, domestic and international
* Working knowledge of the Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems
* Prior experience writing technical reports and research papers in English preferred
* Experience developing and delivering training to clients preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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