ICS/OT Architect
$105,200–$196,500 year
On-siteWashington, United States
Job Summary
Perform security assessments of OT/ICS environments using IEC 62443 and/or NIST SP 800‐82 frameworks, including full gap analyses and remediation planning. Conduct OT asset discovery, build baseline reports, and identify deviations in system behavior. Execute network traffic analysis, protocol‐level inspection, and review of industrial network devices. Assess and refine IT–OT DMZ architectures to ensure secure interoperability between operational and enterprise networks. Use OT detection technology to analyze vulnerabilities, monitor traffic, and enhance situational awareness. Develop industrial risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and remediation roadmaps that reduce cybersecurity exposure across multiple sites. Analyze and report on vulnerabilities, threat activity, and industrial protocol weaknesses, providing recommendations to executive and mission partners.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of Cyber experience
- Experience in developing cybersecurity solutions and/or policies for utility industry environments (e.g., electric substations, water treatment facilities, power generation facilities, natural gas environments, etc.)
- Experience assessing OT systems against IEC 62443 / NIST SP 800‐82 or similar frameworks
- Experience with ICS/OT network devices, industrial protocols, and SCADA/PLC/HMI platforms
- Experience conducting vulnerability analysis, network data review, threat hunting, or incident response in OT environments
- Ability to translate technical findings into clear briefings for leaders
- US Citizenship
- Eligibility for employment in the United States without visa sponsorship
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with OT monitoring tools
- Experience in sectors such as water/wastewater, energy, nuclear, data centers, or industrial utilities
- GIAC GRID Certification
- Vendor Certifications such as Dragos, Nozomi, Claroty etc.
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