OT R&D Cybersecurity Engineer
On-siteBattle Creek, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Conduct analysis of emerging DLA R&D Information Systems, OT, and IT Infrastructure to assess compliance with DLA, DoD, and Federal Information Assurance policy. Review existing and draft policies against system design documentation to identify non-compliance on NIPRNet and SIPRNet, while assisting with Security Test and Evaluation and IA/cybersecurity assessment reviews. Develop and document standards and guides for IA/cybersecurity solutions across R&D Cloud, OT, and IT domains. Perform Risk Assessments for R&D projects supporting unclassified and classified systems, identifying probability of occurrence, impact, and mitigating safeguards. Provide weekly status updates on open assignments, tickets, and projects. Maintain regular access to authorized SIPRNet locations to compile risk assessment data. This role supports DLA's Information Technology R&D program, including initiatives under the Defense Industrial Base Manufacturing and Small Business Innovation Research tracks.
Required Qualifications
- Ten (10) years of relevant IT experience
- Five (5) years of relevant Operational Technology (OT) experience
- DoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: IAT Level III and IASAE Level III
- WS Certified Security - Specialty (AWS CS Specialty)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (MC: Azure SEA), Exam AZ-500
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (MC: Azure SAE), Exam AZ-305
- GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
- GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM)
- CCNA — Cisco Certified Network Associate (Exam 200-301)
- CCNP (current, unified track)
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
- ISC2 CCSP — Certified Cloud Security Professional
- Computing Environment (CE) certification: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or Expert, Cisco Certified Network Administrator, Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, Amazon Certified Security, or a CE designated by the COR
- US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or higher clearance
- Reside within 100 miles one-way and within a 2-hour commute of a dually-approved SIPRNet-accredited workspace within one of 7 DLA primary locations
- Periodically support meetings at HQ DLA (Fort Belvoir, VA) or other Washington, DC metropolitan area locations
Desired Qualifications
- Certifications or documented experience in modern security solutions (e.g., blockchain or related cryptographic research)
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