Job Description

Remote Work:
Hybrid
Job Number:
R0199027
Location:
McLean,VA,US
OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Key Role:

Apply your Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity knowledge to help develop secure network architecture designs, identify exploitable vulnerabilities that could impact operations, evaluate systems for cyber risks and remediation activities, and design and implement OT cybersecurity monitoring solutions. Perform work both remotely and onsite at various commercial, industrial, or government facilities. Conduct activities such as implementing OT security solutions or performing security assessment activities, which may include physical security walk-downs, observations, technical configuration reviews, and conducting personnel interviews. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience with OT, industrial control systems (ICS), or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) technology, cybersecurity, and risk management frameworks

  • Experience with industry standards and federal guidance to securing ICS and SCADA systems, such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-82, NIST 800-53, IEC 62443, or ISO

  • Experience writing and providing reviews and updates to security plans and assisting engineers in developing and maintaining security measures to ensure and improve the organization's security posture

  • Experience identifying and communicating security exposures, incidents, or noncompliance situations to the information systems security manager or appropriate group

  • Experience with vendors and types of ICS and SCADA equipment and network protocols

  • Ability to analyze and suggest recommended improvements to industrial control system architecture to meet industry standards and best practices

  • Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or Engineering field

Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience with analyzing security risk assessment tool results

  • Experience with evaluating security vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies for networking systems

  • Experience in analyzing Cybersecurity policies and producing documentation for system accreditations

  • Experience with Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems

  • Experience with networking concepts and technologies, including TCP/IP, routers, switches, and network-connected devices

  • Experience with qualitative risk assessments

  • Possession of excellent research and analytical skills

  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Master's degree in a Computer Science or Engineering field

  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Certified Control Systems Technician (CCTS), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), ISO 27001 Auditor, or other ICS-related certification preferred

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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