Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company · 3 hours ago
Cyber Security Consultant
Dallas, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company, is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to oversee SOC operations and lead investigations into complex security incidents. The role involves analyzing security alerts, optimizing detection rules, and providing mentorship to junior analysts.
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Hiring Manager
Aparajita Singh
Responsibilities
Oversee SOC operations during assigned shifts, ensuring efficient workflow, proper escalation procedures, adherence to SLAs, and effective communication between analysts
Lead investigations and response to complex security incidents impacting OT systems, networks, and applications. This includes coordinating efforts with other teams and business units (e.g. Networking, Architecture, CIP Compliance)
Perform in-depth analysis of security alerts and logs common in ICS/SCADA systems to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs)
Make real-time decisions on incident severity, containment strategies, and escalation paths and actions taken by Tier 1 & 2 analysts for incidents
Evaluate and provide feedback on the performance of security technologies (e.g. SIEM, SOAR, IIDS/IPS) used in the SOC. Identify and oversee the optimization of detection rules to reduce false positives
Develop, test, and implement custom detection rules, correlation searches, baseline drift and use cases within the toolset to improve threat detection capabilities specifically tailored to OT protocols and environments
Proactively search for IOCs and misconfigurations within the OT environment using threat intelligence, anomaly detection techniques, and knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) relevant to ICS/SCADA systems
Create, maintain, and refine incident response playbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and runbooks based on lessons learned from incidents, threat intelligence, and industry best practices
Ensure all actions, findings, and decisions made during incident handling are thoroughly documented in the SOC’s ticketing system. Prepare clear and concise reports for management on security incidents and trends
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to Tier 1 & 2 analysts on incident handling, analysis techniques, tools, and OT security concepts
Participate in training sessions and simulations to stay current on cyber threats, OT security best practices, and monitoring tools
Stay current on NERC-CIP standards (specifically 2/3), NIST CSF, Purdue Model for Industrial Control Systems, ISO 27001 frameworks, and other relevant OT security regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field required
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a cybersecurity-focused role
3+ years of direct experience working with Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments – including hands-on knowledge of SCADA systems, PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and industrial networks
Deep understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals such as networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and security architecture principles
Strong knowledge of OT Protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 104, OPC UA, including packet analysis and understanding protocol vulnerabilities
Experienced with Security Technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, IIDS/IPS, endpoint detection solutions, network traffic analysis tools
Exceptional analytical mindset and attention to detail. Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to create clear and concise reports
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior analysts
Ability to work in a 24/7 shift-based SOC environment, including covering for teammates and occasional after-hours support
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
SOC experience strongly preferred
Advanced certifications strongly desired. Examples include: CySA+, CEH, OSCP, GICSP, CCNA Security, or relevant OT security certifications (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443)
Company
Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company
SiRA Consulting is a Certified MBE consulting company that was founded in 2012.
201-500 employees
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