Cybersecurity Risk & Mission Assurance Consultant

Overview

Our client is an award winning global integrator supporting a major branch of our Armed Forces. They have a need for a Cybersecurity Risk and Mission Assurance Consultant to work a hybrid schedule at the Pentagon. In this role you will lead OT-focused mission mapping and risk assessments, deliver strategic briefings, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, and align mission requirements with critical vulnerabilities

Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert supporting the Mission Mapping Prioritization effort.
  
• Ensure alignment with mission-critical cyber operations across the US Armed Forces critical infrastructure.
  
• Develop, execute, and oversee strategies for prioritizing cyber vulnerabilities based on: Mission Impact and Operational Risk
  
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders at all levels, including: Base-level Operational Teams and Senior Leadership
  
• Ensure accurate risk assessment, mission alignment, and effective implementation of cybersecurity measures.
  
• Possess extensive knowledge in:
  
  • Risk management frameworks
    
  • Mission assurance methodologies
    
  • Cybersecurity governance
    
  • Operational technology
    
  • Artificial intelligence tools
    
• Demonstrate strong skills in:
  
  • Analytical thinking
    
  • Project management
    
  • Communication
    
• Effectively manage and communicate complex risk and mission assurance strategies.
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on OT/ICS security experience: Secure SCADA, control system networks, and industrial environments, embedding cybersecurity measures without disrupting operations.
  
• 5+ years leading mission mapping and vulnerability prioritization effort: Applying risk-based frameworks to translate technical findings into mission impact scores and remediation roadmaps.
  
• 3+ years leverage AI and data analytics tools: Automate threat detection, enrich risk models, and dynamically adjust prioritization as operational conditions evolve.
  
• 5+ years of experience briefing senior leadership and engaging stakeholders at all levels: Distilling complex assessments into clear, actionable recommendations for base-level teams and Pentagon decision-makers.
  
• 5+ years of program governance and compliance: Govern programs to ensure compliance with NIST RMF, NIST CSF, DoD instructions, and Air Force policy, continuously refining processes through cross-functional workshops and after-action insights.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Certifications (CISSP, CISM, GICSP) - 3+ years holding and applying credentialed expertise

ICS Protocols & Automation (Modbus, DNP3, OPC) - 3+ years configuring and securing control?system communications

Scripting & Tool Development (Python, PowerShell, Ansible) - 2+ years automating vulnerability discovery and reporting

Cloud & Edge OT Architectures - 2+ years integrating OT environments with AWS/Azure/edge platforms

Supply Chain Risk Management - 2+ years assessing vendor and component risk in critical infrastructure

DoD Acquisition & Funding Processes - 2+ years supporting requirements definition and budget planning

Risk Visualization & Analytics (PowerBI, Splunk, ArcGIS) - 2+ years presenting mission?impact dashboards

Emergency Response & Incident Management - 2+ years coordinating cyber?physical incident exercises and after?action analyses



Compensation:

• W2 Hourly rate: $85 - $90. Pay rates are based on experience, qualifications, location, and certifications, and are subject to change at any time.
• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.:
1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.
2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life."
3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.
4. We Care About You - We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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