Sensoring-Monitoring Control Systems Cybersecurity Consultant_Mi

Must be a US Citizen who currently possesses a Top Secret/SCI Clearance. Must be local to the DC Metro Area as this is a hybrid position with some travel required.

Position Description
The Sensoring & Monitoring Control Systems Cybersecurity Consultant will leverage 3-5 years of experience to support Air Force Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) by integrating OT cyber requirements into the AF Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) community. Will oversee sensor deployments (IDCS, VOLTRN+) and work to drive OT incident detection/incident response capabilities into the community. Acting as a technical liaison to AF cyber forces, this mid-tier consultant will translate OT mission criticality into actionable plans to manage effectiveness of monitoring sensors, and ensure personnel roles and certifications align with evolving threat-monitoring requirements. The role demands strong analytical acumen, hands-on familiarity with security sensor (intrusion-detection) platforms, and clear communication with both technical operators and senior leadership.

Required Skills

• 3-5 years' experience
• Sensor Deployment & Management - 3-5 years configuring, deploying, and tuning cybersecurity intrusion detection systems
• Dashboard Analytics & Visualization - Building and maintaining real-time threat dashboards (e.g., Splunk, ELK, or similar platforms)
• Defensive Cyber Operations Support - Collaborating with DCO teams to translate OT data into incident-detection and response actions
• Control Systems Security - Understanding of OT/ICS network protocols and how sensor data maps to control-system assets
• Stakeholder Communication - Preparing and presenting technical briefings and reports to both operators and senior leaders
• Compliance & Certification Alignment - Familiarity with workforce certification frameworks (e.g., DoD IAM, CSSP) and mapping roles to sensor-monitoring requirements
• Analytical Troubleshooting - Investigating sensor alerts, diagnosing false positives, and refining detection rules

Preferred Skills

• 2-3 years' experience
• Cyber Operations - Previous working experience with Air Force cyber operations (OCO, DCO, Cyber Protection Teams, Mission Defense Teams, CSSP, CVA-H toolkits, etc.)
• Cyber Training - Working knowledge of AF cyber career field training programs and pipelines
• Cloud-Based Monitoring - Experience integrating IDCS/VOLTRN+ or equivalent sensors with AWS/Azure security monitoring intrusion-detection systems and services; knowledge of cyber toolkits (CVA-H)
• Machine-Learning Applications - Applying basic ML techniques to identify anomalous patterns in OT/ICS telemetry
• Data Fusion & Correlation - Aggregating multiple sensor feeds and external intelligence sources to enrich detection capability
• Incident Response Coordination - Participating in playbook development and after-action reviews for sensor-generated alerts
• GRC Tool Familiarity - Working with eMASS or equivalent systems with sensor-monitoring control evidence

Primary Job Duties (top 5, total 100%)

• OT Defense Cyber Operations Liaison (35%)
• Serve as the point of contact between sensor teams and DCO operators; prepare and deliver concise reports and briefings on sensor effectiveness and threat posture.
• Sensor Operations Support (25%)
• Prioritize and oversee the integration and deployment of IDCS and VOLTRN+ sensor platforms into DAF OT environments.
• Dashboard Development & Analytics (20%)
• Design and maintain real-time dashboards for monitoring sensor outputs, trending key metrics, and alert volumes.
• Workforce Certification Alignment (20%)
• Assess sensor-monitoring roles against DoD certification requirements, recommend training/certification paths, and track compliance.