Cyber Security Consultant

Stantec is hiring a senior cybersecurity professional to protect operational technology systems for water and wastewater infrastructure. The role leads cybersecurity design, testing, audits, and project delivery while mentoring professionals and supporting client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain network design standards and typical cybersecurity solution profiles representative of Stantec clientele across various industries
• Establish guidelines for evaluation of client security needs, and conveyance of recommendations and execution strategies to technical and non-technical client representatives
• Develop formal procedures to conduct client authorized network penetration testing to simulate cyberattacks and test the effectiveness of existing security measures
• Develop inventory of network testing and analysis tools, monitoring and management software, penetration testing tools, representative network hardware, and programming tools as necessary to support practical training of department professionals and execution of project specific work tasks
• Stay continuously educated on new threats or attack vectors and update security policies and tools accordingly. Maintain key cybersecurity and network certifications. Maintain working knowledge of the latest methods for ethical hacking and testing, and support evaluation of new penetration testing tools
• Maintain active engagement in key manufacturer and industry sponsored user-groups
• Conduct network and system security reliability and vulnerability audits to evaluate how well an organization’s system conforms to a set of established criteria
• Manage the execution and performance of routine security assessments/audits on networks, systems, code, controls, and applications to assess compliance with security standards andprotocols
• Conduct analysis of existing security policies that identify procedures and protocols for accessing and using client IT resources. Recommend written policy improvements, tracking and enforcement mechanism improvements, and any required infrastructure improvements to support
• Use prescribed testing methods to identify means by which network security system and/or application weaknesses may be exploited by bad actors. Record field observation and test results and develop preliminary corrective action recommendations
• Development and execution oversight of security tests on networks, web-based applications, and computer systems. Custom designed tests and tools may be necessary to break into protected applications and networks to probe for vulnerabilities
• Develop summary and detailed field findings and recommendations reports; chair technical development workshops and management level meetings; develop formal execution strategy with prioritized work tasks that represent measurable return on fiscal and labor investment
• Provide oversight of project execution to ensure quality of final product and compliance with engineering intent
• Coordinate and be responsible for the security of project-specific water-related infrastructure
• Work with North American I&C Engineering Leads to establish a team of cybersecurity and network design professionals
• Manage, lead, and mentor established team
• Mentor developing professionals to guide career development objectives
• Conduct quality reviews of work output and provide technical guidance on design approach and challenges
• Establish training programs for key subject matter topics as well as broad cybersecurity best practices and procedures
• Assist with workload distribution and assignment
• Active engagement in technically complex projects and serve as a technical resource for other team members
• Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions
• Provide technical support to the Business Center Practice Leader to further the growth of Stantec’s North American business
• Conduct work in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites
• Assist the Business Center Practice Leader and other Client Account Managers with developing new work in North America specifically related to Cybersecurity for OT projects. Lead and assist with proposals and with preparing the technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients
• Develop positive relationships with clients in North America; earn confidence and become a trusted adviser
• Participate in regional or national level symposiums and, where possible, seek association leadership roles to improve company profile

Requirements:

• Skilled leader and team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally
• Skilled communicator in both oral and written communications
• Skilled at building consensus and cooperation with staff at all skill levels
• Skilled at inspiring, motivating, and holding team accountable for delivery of innovative design solutions
• Experienced in the design of computer-based OT Systems specifically for water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants or related industry
• Experienced in the maintenance of OT System security for large local government and municipal agencies or related industry
• Solid understanding of networking and system administration
• Understanding of cryptography, reverse engineering, web applications, databases, and wireless technologies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills to determine the most effective way to correct issues that arise
• Ability to review data and analyze the processes needed to correct security issues
• Experience working in a large organization
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution required
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) required (or evidence to support ability to gain certification within the first 6 months of employment)
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) required if CISSP credentials currently pending
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the IT / Cybersecurity industry required
• Understanding of scripting and programming associated with the following software and standards is preferred:
• Working knowledge of regulatory guidelines and standards, compliance standards and policies, audit techniques, regulatory issues, operations, and procedures as they relate to the organization is preferred
• Relevant graduate education and/or evidenced directly applicable experience desirable
• Master of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred
• Cisco CCNA preferred
• minimum 5 years in water OT related infrastructure design projects desirable