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Cybersecurity Consultant – OT Sensoring & Monitoring Systems
Location: Onsite at the Pentagon (3 days remote / 2 days onsite)
Clearance Required: Active DoD Top Secret (SCI eligibility required)

We’re hiring a Cybersecurity Consultant to support mission-critical Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity efforts for a major branch of our Armed Forces. This mid-level role is ideal for professionals with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in intrusion detection systems, OT/ICS security, and cyber operations integration.

You’ll be supporting the deployment and monitoring of OT sensors (IDCS, VOLTRN+), working closely with cyber operators, and acting as a bridge between sensor engineering teams and mission execution. Your efforts will help ensure timely threat detection, effective sensor tuning, and compliance with DoD workforce certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical liaison between OT sensor teams and DCO operators, translating mission-critical data into actionable security insights.
• Lead and support the deployment of IDCS and VOLTRN+ sensors across operational environments.
• Build and manage real-time dashboards to visualize sensor outputs, track threat trends, and monitor alerting volumes.
• Evaluate current personnel roles in relation to DoD cybersecurity certification requirements (IAM, CSSP) and provide training and alignment recommendations.
• Deliver briefings, status reports, and analytics summaries to stakeholders, including cyber operators and senior leadership.
• Analyze sensor alerts, tune detection rules, and support incident detection and response efforts.

Qualifications

3 – 5 years experience with the following:

• Deploying and managing intrusion detection systems (e.g., IDCS, VOLTRN+ or similar) in OT environments
• Creating and maintaining security dashboards (e.g., Splunk, ELK) for real-time analytics
• Collaborating with DCO teams to integrate OT telemetry into cyber incident workflows
• Working knowledge of OT/ICS protocols and how they map to sensor data and network visibility
• Ability to communicate complex technical information across both technical and leadership audiences
• Familiarity with DoD certification frameworks (IAM, CSSP) and cybersecurity workforce compliance
• Strong analytical troubleshooting skills with experience tuning sensors and filtering false positives
• Bachelors Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Air Force cyber operations (e.g., CPTs, MDTs, CVA-H toolkits, or CSSPs)
• Familiarity with cyber career training pipelines in the DoD environment
• Integration of monitoring tools within cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Exposure to applying machine learning for anomaly detection in OT/ICS data
• Experience fusing data from multiple sensor feeds and threat intelligence sources
• Participation in incident response and development of playbooks
• Use of GRC tools such as eMASS for documenting security control evidence

Compensation:

• W2 Hourly rate: $64 - $69. 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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