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Do work that keeps the country running.

Join practitioners who protect the systems everyday life depends on.

You bring the expertise and the commitment. We bring clients who run the grid, the ports, the water systems, and federal missions, and leaders with decades of experience in the roles our clients depend on.

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Career paths

We are always interested in meeting people who want to protect critical infrastructure.

Campus hires

You are completing a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or a related field, and you want to begin your career on work that matters. You will learn from practitioners who have led security programs for critical infrastructure.

What we look for
  • Interest in critical infrastructure and operational technology
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning
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Experienced professionals

You have run security programs or secured critical systems, and you want your experience to reach more organizations. You will work on engagements directly with our leadership and help shape how we serve clients.

What we look for
  • Experience in OT security, governance, risk and compliance, or advisory work
  • Certifications relevant to your field
  • Ability to brief executives and work alongside operators
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Military and veterans

You have protected national missions. Our leadership includes Army, Navy, and Air Force veterans and former federal security leaders who made the same transition, and who value what that experience brings to clients.

What we look for
  • Military or federal experience in cyber, intelligence, or operations
  • Leadership and judgment under pressure
  • Ability to apply that experience in client environments
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Why CI-Discern
1Work alongside experienced security leaders.
You work directly with former energy sector and government CISOs and Big 4 consulting executives, with direct access from the start.
2See the impact of your work.
Your recommendations protect the power, water, transportation, and government services that communities depend on every day.
3Belong to a team that lives its values.
We are people focused, stand with our partners, build continuity, and earn trust every day, with clients and with each other.

Areas of expertise

Bring the skills you have built. Apply them where the stakes are highest.

OT and ICS security

Design and defend operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS), from substations to treatment plants.

Governance, risk, and compliance

Build programs that meet regulatory requirements and strengthen resilience across NERC CIP, TSA, NIST CSF, and CMMC.

Executive advisory

Help CISOs, boards, and agency leaders set direction and make confident decisions.

Assessments

Show clients where they stand, what is working, and which steps matter most.

How we hire
1

Share your background

Tell us about your background through our talent network form.
2

Talk with our team

A conversation about your experience, your interests, and the roles that fit.
3

Meet our leadership

Discuss how you would contribute to our clients and our team.

Join our talent network

Tell us about your experience and the work you want to do, and we will contact you when a suitable role opens. You can also email [email protected].

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CI-Discern is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Learn how we handle applicant information in the Job applicants section of our privacy statement.