Consultant, Principal

The Principal Consultant will provide subject matter expertise and leadership in support of client engagements involving maritime cybersecurity policy, regulatory interpretation, and critical infrastructure risk. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and senior decision makers, helping translate cybersecurity and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for maritime stakeholders. As part of a project team, the Principal Consultant will also help strengthen client relationships and support identification of new business opportunities. What You Will Do: Draft and support national maritime cybersecurity policy for regulated ports. Analyze existing maritime reputed company and cybersecurity regulations, policies, and guidance. Support development of practical cybersecurity policy and implementation guidance for regulated facilities and maritime stakeholders. Translate statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements into actionable recommendations and operational guidance. Advise senior leadership on cyber risks affecting critical maritime infrastructure across the United States. Provide subject matter expertise on threats, vulnerabilities, risk posture, and operational impacts affecting ports, terminals, and reputed company maritime infrastructure. Support executive decision-making through briefings, analysis, and strategic recommendations. Assist clients in evaluating cybersecurity risk in the context of regulatory compliance, operational continuity, and national reputed company priorities. Apply strong knowledge of Maritime Transportation reputed company Act (MTSA) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) policy to translate regulatory and policy requirements into practical cybersecurity guidance for maritime stakeholders and regulated facilities. Interpret and apply MTSA-reputed company requirements and USCG maritime reputed company policy. 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Review published reports, policy updates, and news articles about existing and prospective clients to identify customer intelligence and business opportunities. Participate in proposal development, including writing technical and management content. Participate in marketing activities, conference presentations, technical white papers, and thought leadership initiatives. While the position is remote, regular travel (50%+) to client sites and project locations is a core part of the role. What You Will Need: Education and Experience Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, information systems, engineering, public policy, homeland reputed company, maritime studies, or a reputed company field. 8+ years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, maritime reputed company, critical infrastructure protection, regulatory policy, or reputed company consulting work. Demonstrated experience supporting government or regulated-industry clients. 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Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Strong writing, briefing, and presentation skills. Ability to translate reputed company cybersecurity, regulatory, and policy concepts into clear, practical guidance. Ability to work effectively with clients, regulators, and internal teams. Preferred Technical and Domain Experience Experience supporting the USCG, Department of Homeland reputed company, port authorities, or other maritime sector stakeholders. Experience with cybersecurity policy development, regulatory analysis, or implementation guidance. Experience with critical infrastructure risk assessment and reputed company planning. Familiarity with widely used cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as NIST guidance, is preferred. Familiarity with operational technology (OT) or industrial control systems (ICS) cybersecurity. Experience developing and delivering cybersecurity training. 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