Senior Cyber Control Systems Engineer

5SRC • $135K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 10 years of cybersecurity experience with control systems (with Master’s) or 12 years (with Bachelor’s)
  • DoDI 8140 IAT level II certification or higher
  • Registered in the cyber workforce qualification tracking system per DoD requirements
  • Experience with operational technology and network support

Responsibilities

  • Serve as subject matter expert in cybersecurity for control systems
  • Recommend system configurations for cyber compliance
  • Communicate effectively with technicians and staff
  • Advise on hardware and architecture modifications
  • Generate and manage cyber control system tasks
  • Conduct Risk Management Framework (RMF) duties
  • Provide IT/OT/network support for control system networks

Benefits

  • 401(k) Matching
  • Company Events
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Performance Incentives
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vision Insurance
Full Job Description
Senior Cyber Control Systems Engineer

Position Overview Type: Full-Time

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: None expected

Clearance: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance required.

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Essential Functions

  • Serves as the subject matter expert for implementing cybersecurity within facility-related and industrial control systems for a DoD customer.
  • Recommends system configurations to meet cyber compliance requirements.
  • Communicates effectively with technicians and facility staff to ensure continuity of operations.
  • Recommends hardware and architecture changes aligned with emerging requirements and best practices.
  • Generates cyber control system tasks, manages personnel, and is able to work independently without additional support or guidance.
  • Possesses experience in both control systems and system administration, including servers, network switches, and cyber-hardening tools such as ACAS and ESS.
  • Performs system-level and Risk Management Framework (RMF) duties for facility-related control systems as directed by the government ISSM, in accordance with DoDI 8500.01 and DoDI 8510.01.
  • Provides IT/Operational Technology (OT) and network support to an isolated facility-related control system network.


Required Education and Experience

  • Education: MS or BS
  • Experience: 10 years of relevant cybersecurity experience with control systems with a master's-level degree or higher, or 12 years of relevant experience with a BS.
  • Certifications: DoDI 8140 IAT level II certification or higher
  • Must be registered in the appropriate cyber workforce qualification tracking system in accordance with DoD workforce management and DoDI 8140 requirements.


Preferred Qualifications

  • IAM III or IAT III level certification
  • GISCSP


What We Offer:

  • 401(k) Matching
  • Company Events
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Performance Incentives
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vision Insurance


Salary range: $135,000-$175,000

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