Transportation Cybersecurity Consultant

Assist MDOT system designers and operators implement and manage best practices to secure the evolving intelligent transportation backbone of the State of Michigan. Evaluate current systems and make recommendations for improving the security posture to protect the transportation infrastructure from cyber security threats of all kinds. Assist in the selection, development, and implementation of systems and monitoring tools that focus on transport cybersecurity. Serve as a clearinghouse for issues as they arise.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required/Desired	Amount	of Experience
Experience in Information Technology	Required	10	Years
Experience in IT Security, securing multi-layered networks with multiple communication protocols and network	Required	5	Years
Experience conducting Security Risk Assessments, Audits/related activities, working across multiple disciplines to develop an IT Security & Risk Man	Required	5	Years
In-depth knowledge and practical application of nationally-recognized security frameworks; i.e. CIS Controls, NIST	Required	5	Years
Experience with internet of things (IoT) security	Required	3	Years
Available to travel to various regions within Michigan to meet with stakeholders and partners.	Required	3	Years
Experience in IT, security or management consulting	Desired	3	Years
Experience in Vulnerability Scanning and Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing & Remediation	Desired	3	Years
Experience with Security (SIEM) tools (to provide a foundation while gaining experience with connected vehicle /intelligent transportation systems	Desired	3	Years
Experience developing and implementing security policies in an enterprise environment.	Desired	3	Years
Experience with Federal, State or Local Government	Nice to have	1	Years
Current certifications such as CISSP, CISA, and/or others as relevant, prefer degrees in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or Information Sys	Nice to have	0