Risk/Mission Assurance Control Systems Cybersecurity Consultant
3 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Astrion is seeking a Risk/Mission Assurance Control Systems Cybersecurity Consultant to join their team in Arlington, VA. The role involves leading the development and execution of mission-based cybersecurity strategies to align cyber risk management with mission-critical operations.
About the Role
As a Risk/Mission Assurance Control Systems Cybersecurity Consultant, you will serve as a senior technical expert supporting the MRT-C Mission Mapping and Prioritization initiative. Your responsibilities will include conducting risk assessments of ICS/SCADA and OT systems, developing high-level briefings for senior leadership, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity governance frameworks. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to prioritize vulnerabilities based on operational risk and mission impact.
About You
Required:
- 5+ years applying NIST RMF, DoD mission assurance methodologies, and strategic cyber planning.
- 5+ years securing SCADA, ICS, and OT environments against cyber threats.
- 5+ years developing frameworks that align cyber risk with mission impact.
- 5+ years briefing senior Pentagon and base leadership.
- 5+ years aligning initiatives with NIST CSF, DoD policies, and Air Force-specific guidance.
- 5+ years facilitating mission assurance planning sessions with diverse stakeholder groups.
- 5+ years managing cybersecurity projects with defined deliverables and timelines.
- 5+ years conducting mission-focused cyber assessments and generating actionable reporting.
- 3+ years applying AI to enhance vulnerability detection and prioritization.
- 5+ years supporting cross-discipline collaboration in operational and leadership environments.
Preferred:
- 3+ years holding credentials such as CISSP, CISM, or GICSP.
- 3+ years securing protocols like Modbus, DNP3, OPC.
- 2+ years using Python, PowerShell, or Ansible to streamline cyber assessments.
- 2+ years deploying or securing OT environments using AWS, Azure, or edge technologies.
- 2+ years assessing cyber risk in vendor and component supply chains.
- 2+ years supporting programmatic and funding processes for cybersecurity projects.
- 2+ years leveraging tools like PowerBI, Splunk, or ArcGIS to convey mission impacts.
- 2+ years planning and executing response exercises and after-action reviews.
Astrion
Astrion provides integrated technology solutions and services for defense, homeland security, intelligence, and space missions. With our “always on” approach, relentless pursuit of bold ideas, and unmatched execution, we work alongside our customers—even in the most demanding environments—to deliver results with impact. From cyber and software to systems engineering and mission support, our team brings the expertise, agility, and drive needed to meet the moment and shape the future.
Arlington, VA