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Cyber Security Consultant

Vaco
$60.00 - $85.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, King of Prussia
Aug 08, 2025
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant to lead and execute cybersecurity assessments, risk management initiatives, and business continuity planning for our organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Palo Alto security products, and familiarity with CrowdStrike is a strong plus. Experience working within manufacturing environments is highly desirable, as you will be helping secure operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) in addition to traditional IT infrastructure. Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments and gap analyses across enterprise and manufacturing environments. Perform risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and potential business impacts. Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Collaborate with IT and OT teams to implement mitigation strategies and recommend security best practices. Configure, manage, and optimize Palo Alto firewalls and related network security infrastructure. Provide guidance and oversight for endpoint protection, with CrowdStrike experience considered a major plus. Assist in policy creation and review for compliance with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Educate and train internal teams on security awareness and practices. Stay current with threat intelligence and evolving cyber threats relevant to the manufacturing sector. Requirements: 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, security engineering, or a related role. Strong knowledge of risk management, cybersecurity frameworks, and business continuity planning. Experience with Palo Alto Networks security products is required. Experience or working knowledge of CrowdStrike or other EDR tools is a plus. Demonstrated experience in manufacturing environments, including OT/ICS security considerations. Understanding of compliance standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, or NERC CIP is a plus. Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Palo Alto Networks certifications are preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Familiarity with SIEM tools, threat hunting, and incident response processes. Experience creating executive-level risk reports and presenting to leadership. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.