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Cyber Security Consultant

OP
Plano, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Consultant position at OP?

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for safeguarding complex digital environments? We’re seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Consultant with 8 years of proven experience to lead and elevate our Enterprise, Operational Technology (OT), and Cloud security initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development and execution of cutting-edge security strategies across diverse environments. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing incident response, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving innovative security solutions, you will be at the forefront of protecting our organization’s most critical assets.

Key Focus Areas

  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to foster innovation, professional growth, and effective teamwork.
  • Oversee Incident handling, CSIRT, and SOC processes, and investigations.
  • Develop risk and vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, NERC CIP, and IEC-62443 & Internal compliance.
  • Design and execute security programs, policies, and technical controls aligned with business processes and regulatory requirements for customers.
  • Collaborate with IT, compliance, legal, and delivery teams on security architecture, network design, and secure coding practices.
  • Drive continuous improvement using Kaizen, Gemba, Nemawashi, and Horenso principles aligned with the best practices.
  • Communicate risks and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring technical concepts are translated into business terms.
  • Stay current with emerging threats, security tools, and industry trends while promoting a culture of innovation and learning.
  • Recognize and reward achievements, ensuring an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing team environment.
  • Manage vendor relationships and project delivery with clear scope, timelines, and budget alignment.

Requirements

  • 8 years in cybersecurity leadership, covering enterprise, OT, and cloud environments.
  • Strong background in incident response, SOC operations, compliance, and security architecture.
  • Hands-on knowledge of security tools such as firewalls, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
  • Experience in IT, manufacturing, and finance sectors.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business language.
  • Familiarity with the practices (4S, TPS, Kaizen, Nemawashi, Gemba, Horenso) preferred.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Advanced certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, CCSP, CISM, SC-100, AZ-900 or other relevant credentials (MS-SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-401, AZ-900, SCS-C02).
  • Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
  • Basic programming knowledge is helpful but not required.

Benefits

  • 401(k).
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
  • The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
  • Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
  • Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
  • Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About Us

At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we’ve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.

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