OT Assessments Lead

Peraton

$176K — $282K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience with a BS/BA; 10+ years with MS/MA; or 7+ years with Ph.D.; HS+16 years considered
  • Understanding of communication methods and protocols in ICS, PLC, SCADA, DCS, RTU, and HMI systems
  • Knowledge of current cybersecurity techniques for control systems
  • Familiarity with emerging trends at the intersection of OT and IT networks
  • Proficient in identifying normal versus abnormal ICS operations
  • Awareness of threat methods that disrupt or manipulate OT systems
  • Knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practices and mitigation strategies in industrial automation systems
  • U.S. Citizenship required and must possess active TS clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee performance and deliverables of a 4-person contract assessment team
  • Develop OT-specific assessment criteria in alignment with DISA OT STIGs
  • Adapt existing inspection criteria frameworks for OT environments
  • Integrate team workflows with DCDC DRSI
  • Coordinate with Government for acceptance of OT Inspection Criteria Package
  • Conduct assessments across the Area of Responsibility (AOR)

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional certifications and training
  • Participation in high-impact cybersecurity assessments
  • Engagement with advanced technologies in OT and IT convergence
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton seeks an OT Assessment Lead to support PACOM J6 establish the organizational foundation for ICS/SCADA-focused cybersecurity assessments
across the PACOM AOR. Leads the four-person OT pilot team which is integrated with a larger cyber assessments team.

Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD

Primary responsibilities:
  • Oversee 4-person contract teams' deliverables and performance
  • Develop OT-specific assessment criteria aligned to DISA OT STIGs
  • Adapt DCDC's existing inspection criteria framework for OT environments
  • Integrate with DCDC DRSI workflows
  • Complete initial PACOM coordination for Government acceptance of the OT Inspection Criteria Package (Del 15) - Phase 1
  • Conduct assessments across AOR - Phase II


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider HS+16 years.
  • Must have understand physical and logical communication methods and protocols used in ICS, PLC, SCADA, DCS, RTU, and HMI systems
  • Knowledgeable of current cybersecurity techniques specific to control systems
  • Awareness of emerging trends and technologies in the convergence of OT and IT networks
  • Understand ICS operations and what normal and abnormal operations look like
  • Understand methods used by threats to disrupt, manipulate, or control OT systems
  • Must be knowledgeable of OT cybersecurity best practices, threat landscape, and mitigation strategies in SCADA, PLC, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and other industrial automation systems.
  • U.S Citizenship required
  • Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

Desired Qualifications:
  • Certifications/training/experience:
    • ISA/IEC 62443, SANS GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection (GCIP), or
    • GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID) Certification, or
    • ICS612 training, or
    • at least 5 years of specific OT/ICS cybersecurity experience
    • IAM Level III certification


Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. 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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