Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field with 12 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 16 years, or a high school diploma with 20 years of relevant experience.
Active Secret security clearance required.
Prior experience with OT, ICS, FRCS, or related technical environments.
Working knowledge of SCADA, BAS, and similar control environments.
Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
Conduct on-site assessments and inventories of OT, ICS, and FRCS.
Identify and document control systems supporting critical infrastructure and mission assets.
Coordinate with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and facility personnel to identify system dependencies.
Review documentation to develop system and workflow documentation.
Analyze mission assessments to identify key assets and dependencies affecting mission execution.
Assess relationships among control systems, facilities, and mission functions.
Perform technical research and analysis across the system lifecycle.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects for the Department of War.
Engagement with a diverse team of engineers and cybersecurity professionals.
Potential for professional growth in a specialized field.
Involvement in mission-essential operations.
Travel opportunities for site assessments.
Full Job Description
Job Description
COLSA is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Analyst to support the identification, assessment, and analysis of control systems supporting critical infrastructure and mission-essential assets for Department of War operations.
In this role, you will conduct on-site assessments and inventories of Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS) and their associated components. You will work with government stakeholders, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and facility personnel to identify system dependencies, document existing environments, and evaluate how control systems, facilities, and infrastructure support mission execution.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential functions)
Conduct on-site assessments and physical and logical inventories of OT, ICS, FRCS, and associated system components.
Identify and document control systems supporting facilities, critical infrastructure, and mission-essential assets.
Coordinate with facility personnel, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, system owners, and other stakeholders to identify systems, components, interfaces, and operational dependencies.
Review site maps, system architecture documentation, engineering information, site assessments, and operational processes to develop system and workflow documentation.
Analyze mission assessments to identify key assets, critical infrastructure, supporting systems, and dependencies that may affect mission execution.
Assess and document relationships and dependencies among control systems, facilities, infrastructure, and mission-essential functions.
Perform technical research and analysis across the system lifecycle, including design, installation, inventory, operation, sustainment, and disposal.
Support validation audits and technical evaluations of existing OT/ICS environments.
Document system components and assessment data using established program baseline templates and other required repositories.
Develop technical and operational views, reports, and summaries that provide leadership with an accurate understanding of system status, dependencies, operational impacts, and mission risk.
Support additional technical assessments and analysis as required.
15% of travel is required for this position.
Required Experience
Required Experience
One of the following combinations of education and relevant experience:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; or
Associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of 16 years of relevant experience; or
High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience.
U.S. Citizenship required; must have an active Secret security clearance.
Prior experience supporting OT, ICS, FRCS, infrastructure assessments, or related technical environments.
Working knowledge of Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS), SCADA, Building Automation Systems (BAS), or similar control environments.
Ability to identify and analyze system dependencies, infrastructure relationships, operational impacts, and technical risks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel approximately 15% in support of customer site visits and assessment activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience conducting site assessments, physical and logical system inventories, validation audits, or technical evaluations.
Experience analyzing and documenting OT/ICS architectures, system components, workflows, dependencies, and operational processes.
Experience with control system scanning, discovery, or inventory activities.
Experience with one or more of the following control systems, technologies, or platforms:
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems
Utility Control Systems (UCS)
Electronic Security Systems (ESS)
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)
Fire and Life Safety (FLS) control systems
Lighting control systems
Environmental monitoring systems
Niagara
Metasys
Johnson Controls
Trane
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
About COLSA Corporation
COLSA Corporation is a technology services and solutions provider primarily serving the U.S. government and defense industry. The company offers a range of services including engineering, program management, cyber security, and information technology. COLSA Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
