OT Security Engineer

OT Security Engineer

4032 | TS / SCI

Job Description :

An exciting DHS Customer is on contract to provide division-wide support for Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance, execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) security authorizations, and deliver cyber security compliance for DHS operational mission systems. We are looking for personnel to support our DHS customer in achieving its mission of providing division-wide cyber security support for operational mission systems and assisting programs as they navigate the ATO process. The result of these efforts will be that the systems meet all the requirements for ATO approval before they are officially submitted to the Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

Job Summary

• Serve as the Cybersecurity Assessment Team's principal Operational Technology SME.
• Participate in the development and implementation of comprehensive Cybersecurity program strategies, including OT security engineering design review, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response planning.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to DHS on OT services security matters, including threat analysis, risk mitigation strategies, and secure network and systems design.
• Participate in the planning and performance of hands-on technical assessments of OT systems and infrastructure. This includes the identification of in-scope technologies, application of industry-standard assessment strategies and available tools into system assessment plans, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommendation of corrective actions.
• Support the development and implementation of secure OT policies and assessment procedures, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and other government stakeholders to integrate OT security into infrastructure design, sustainment, and incident response planning.
• Stay current with emerging related security threats and technologies, providing ongoing awareness to DHS personnel and continual enhancement of program assessment procedures and security engineering considerations.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Cyber Security plus CRISC, GISP, CASP, CISSP, or other advanced security-related certifications.

GISCP or other industry ICS security-related certification is a plus.

Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Job Details

City : Washington, DC

State : Washington, DC