Cyber Security Consultant

Overview

Hybrid
$85
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant to lead and execute cybersecurity assessments, risk management initiatives, and business continuity planning for our organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Palo Alto security products, and familiarity with CrowdStrike is a strong plus. Experience working within manufacturing environments is highly desirable, as you will be helping secure operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) in addition to traditional IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments and gap analyses across enterprise and manufacturing environments.

  • Perform risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and potential business impacts.

  • Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

  • Collaborate with IT and OT teams to implement mitigation strategies and recommend security best practices.

  • Configure, manage, and optimize Palo Alto firewalls and related network security infrastructure.

  • Provide guidance and oversight for endpoint protection, with CrowdStrike experience considered a major plus.

  • Assist in policy creation and review for compliance with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

  • Educate and train internal teams on security awareness and practices.

  • Stay current with threat intelligence and evolving cyber threats relevant to the manufacturing sector.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, security engineering, or a related role.

  • Strong knowledge of risk management, cybersecurity frameworks, and business continuity planning.

  • Experience with Palo Alto Networks security products is required.

  • Experience or working knowledge of CrowdStrike or other EDR tools is a plus.

  • Demonstrated experience in manufacturing environments, including OT/ICS security considerations.

  • Understanding of compliance standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, or NERC CIP is a plus.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Palo Alto Networks certifications are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

  • Familiarity with SIEM tools, threat hunting, and incident response processes.

  • Experience creating executive-level risk reports and presenting to leadership.


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
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