OT Assessment Operations Coordinator

Peraton

$112K — $179K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience with a BS/BA; 6+ years with an MS/MA; or 3+ years with a PhD, or 12 years with a high school diploma.
  • In-depth knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practices and the SCADA threat landscape.
  • Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and industrial automation system architectures
  • Proven experience in Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
  • Current Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain or maintain SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the OT Pilot Team's workflows with DCDC DRSI workflows.
  • Support development of OT-specific assessment and inspection criteria.
  • Ensure effective coordination for assessments across the PACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
  • Manage logistics and stakeholder expectations ahead of OT assessments.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain system integrity.
  • Provide necessary documentation to the assessment team for site reports.

Benefits

  • Potential for professional development and training opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with skilled professionals.
  • Work on critical cybersecurity projects that impact national security.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in the field.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Operations Assessment Coordinator to support PACOM J6 establish the organizational foundation for ICS/SCADA-focused cybersecurity assessments across the PACOM AOR.

Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD

Primary responsibilities:
  • Coordinate and integrate the OT Pilot Team's workflows with the DCDC DRSI workflows
  • Support the OT Pilot team's development of OT-specific assessment and inspection criteria
  • Ensure coordination for the conduct of numerous assessments across the PACOM AOR
  • Coordinate operations, POCs, expectations, and logistics with stakeholders ahead of OT assessments
  • Coordinate with other engineering teams to maintain system integrity
  • Provide any required documents to the assessment team for site reports


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, Will consider HS+12 years of experience
  • Knowledgeable of OT cybersecurity best practices, threat landscape, and mitigation strategies in SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, and other industrial automation systems
  • Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, Spanning Tree, etc.), network design principles, knowledgeable of SCADA system architecture and operation, and familiarity with protocols commonly used in industrial environments (Modbus, Profibus, DNP 3, etc.).
  • OT/ICS experience/expertise
  • U.S Citizenship required
  • Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

Preferred Qualifications:
  • IAT Level II certification
  • CSSP-Analyst certification
  • SANS GICSP/ GRID or CISSP


Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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