Astrion · 5 days ago
Risk/Mission Assurance Control Systems Cybersecurity Consultant
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expAstrion is seeking a Risk/Mission Assurance - Control Systems Cybersecurity Consultant to join our team in the Washington DC area. This role is critical to aligning cyber risk management efforts with mission-critical operations across the Department of the Air Force’s Civil Engineer enterprise and its operational technology infrastructure. The consultant will lead the development and execution of mission-based cybersecurity strategies that prioritize vulnerabilities based on operational risk and mission impact.
ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead mission-based system and OT cybersecurity mapping and prioritization to align control systems security with critical Air Force missions. (20%)
Conduct in-depth risk assessments of ICS/SCADA and OT systems, identifying vulnerabilities with potential mission impact. (20%)
Develop and deliver high-level briefings and technical recommendations to senior leadership, translating complex cybersecurity risks into mission-relevant impacts. (20%)
Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder sessions to support collaborative risk mitigation planning and drive alignment on mission priorities. (20%)
Ensure cybersecurity strategies comply with governance frameworks, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), mission assurance standards, and Air Force policy directives. (10%)
Engage with mission owners and engineers to define mission dependencies, criticalities, and system vulnerabilities, ensuring accurate prioritization. (10%)
Qualification
Required
Risk Management & Mission Assurance - 5+ years applying NIST RMF, DoD mission assurance methodologies, and strategic cyber planning
Operational Technology/ICS Cybersecurity - 5+ years securing SCADA, ICS, and OT environments against cyber threats
Mission-Based Vulnerability Prioritization - 5+ years developing frameworks that align cyber risk with mission impact
Executive Communication & Strategic Briefing - 5+ years briefing senior Pentagon and base leadership
Cybersecurity Governance & Compliance - 5+ years aligning initiatives with NIST CSF, DoD policies, and Air Force-specific guidance
Stakeholder Engagement - 5+ years facilitating mission assurance planning sessions with diverse stakeholder groups
Project Management - 5+ years managing cybersecurity projects with defined deliverables and timelines
Risk Analysis & Reporting - 5+ years conducting mission-focused cyber assessments and generating actionable reporting
AI/ML Integration in Cybersecurity - 3+ years applying AI to enhance vulnerability detection and prioritization
Collaborative Teamwork - 5+ years supporting cross-discipline collaboration in operational and leadership environments
Preferred
Professional Certifications - 3+ years holding credentials such as CISSP, CISM, or GICSP
ICS Protocol & Automation Security - 3+ years securing protocols like Modbus, DNP3, OPC
Scripting & Automation - 2+ years using Python, PowerShell, or Ansible to streamline cyber assessments
Cloud & Edge OT Integration - 2+ years deploying or securing OT environments using AWS, Azure, or edge technologies
Supply Chain Risk Management - 2+ years assessing cyber risk in vendor and component supply chains
DoD Acquisition Knowledge - 2+ years supporting programmatic and funding processes for cybersecurity projects
Risk Visualization Tools - 2+ years leveraging tools like PowerBI, Splunk, or ArcGIS to convey mission impacts
Cyber-Physical Incident Management - 2+ years planning and executing response exercises and after-action reviews
Company
Astrion
Astrion is a provider of mission support and advanced engineering services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Zolet
Chief Executive Officer
Dalia Khanafseh
Senior Vice President, Transformation
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