A Security Consultant within Cyber Strategy & Risk specializes in implementing security solutions for clients and stakeholders, while addressing security, regulatory, risk, and compliance issues. They maintain a current understanding of industry trends and hold multiple certifications in key cyber security areas. As a trusted advisor, they lead in identifying risks and developing mitigation plans, and define business-driven security strategies and roadmaps. This role requires a professional who can effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of security initiatives and the achievement of business objectives.

Your role and responsibilities

The Junior Risk/Mission Assurance Control Systems Cybersecurity Consultant will apply foundational technical skills to support mission mapping and prioritization efforts across the Department of the Air Force Civil Engineer’s critical infrastructure. Working under senior guidance, this role assists in risk-based assessments of OT/ICS environments, gathers and analyzes vulnerability data, contributes to draft reports and briefings, and helps coordinate mitigation planning. The consultant will ensure alignment with NIST CSF, DoD guidance, and Air Force policies while gaining hands-on experience with emerging AI and data-analysis tools to enhance mission assurance.

Support Mission Mapping & Prioritization (25%) Assist senior consultants in system- and mission-mapping activities to align cybersecurity tasks with critical mission requirements.
Assist Risk Assessment & Analysis (25%) Collect vulnerability data and help perform preliminary assessments of SCADA, ICS, and related OT environments.
Draft Reports & Briefings (20%) Prepare slide decks, status reports, and data visualizations summarizing risk findings and recommended next steps.
Coordinate Stakeholder Workshops (15%) Schedule meetings, document action items, and track follow-up with cross-functional teams to plan mitigation actions.

Maintain Compliance Documentation (15%) Update control matrices, evidence records, and GRC tool entries to ensure adherence to NIST CSF and DoD/Air Force policies

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Risk Management & Mission Assurance – 1–3 years assisting with NIST RMF or mission-assurance efforts in DoD or critical-infrastructure contexts
OT/ICS Cybersecurity Fundamentals – 1–3 years supporting security tasks for SCADA, ICS, or related operational-technology systems
Vulnerability Analysis & Mission Mapping – 1–3 years helping develop risk frameworks that link cyber findings to mission impact
Technical Communication – 1–3 years drafting concise summaries, status updates, and slide decks for technical and non-technical audiences
Cybersecurity Compliance Basics – 1–3 years applying NIST CSF controls, DoD instructions, or Air Force policy requirements
Collaboration & Team Support – 1–3 years working within cross-functional teams, coordinating meetings and follow-up actions
Data Collection & Analysis – 1–3 years using Excel or basic scripting to compile, filter, and visualize assessment data

Project Coordination – 1–3 years tracking schedules, deliverables, and action items in cybersecurity or IT projects
Must have Secret Clearance

Preferred technical and professional experience

MRT-C Mission Mapping & Prioritization – Hands-on exposure to the MRT-C framework in mission-assurance tasks
Data Fusion & Analysis Tools – Familiarity with A3 Mission Assurance, MARMS, MADSS, SMADS, AFCAMS, CRMT, or Dagger
eMASS / Asset Management – Experience entering controls and evidence into eMASS or equivalent GRC systems
Supply Chain Risk Awareness – Understanding of how vendor/component vulnerabilities affect overall risk posture
Risk Quantification & Dependency Mapping – Translating basic vulnerability data into “what supports what” diagrams
Assessment Gap Identification – Spotting unassessed areas and proposing scope extensions
AI-Enabled Cyber Risk Tools – Awareness of AI/ML platforms for detection, forecasting, or “digital twin” simulations
Scripting for Automation – Entry-level Python, PowerShell, or Ansible skills to streamline data gathering and reporting
ICS Protocol Familiarity – Basic knowledge of Modbus, DNP3, or OPC communication security
Visualization & Reporting – Exposure to PowerBI, Splunk, or similar tools for dashboard creation
Certification Pursuit – Progress toward CISSP, CISM, GICSP, or related credentials

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Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

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