Control System Cybersecurity Project Manager (REMOTE)

Chinook Systems; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinook Systems is seeking an Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead cybersecurity initiatives for federal clients. This remote position requires expertise in risk management, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. The role involves designing security controls and implementing advanced cybersecurity tools to protect critical infrastructure. Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 10 years of directly related experience or 5 years with a high school diploma.
• 5 years of supervisory/management experience required.
• Experience with designing and programming control system devices.

Responsibilities

• Implement risk management programs for federal clients.
• Enhance cyber awareness with clients and project teams.
• Work alongside federal clients to mitigate risk.

Skills

Cybersecurity tools

Risk management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

IAT Level II Certification (Security+, GICSP)

Tools

Wireshark

Nessus

STIG Viewer

SCAP Tool

MS Office Suite

Job description

Who is Chinook?

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber‐attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated employees with the opportunity to advance in a fast‐growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

The Work:

As an Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Project Manager, you will act as a subject matter expert in Facility Related Control System (FRCS) network design and security control implementation. You will become part of a multi-disciplinary team that advises, implements, and manages cybersecurity and control system solutions for SCADA, HVAC, Fire Alarm / Life Safety Systems, and Electronic Security Systems. You will work alongside federal clients to help develop and implement risk management programs for their critical infrastructure.

This position is REMOTE, but you must be able to travel to client sites 10-20% of the time. The majority of our clients are in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States, especially in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement risk management programs for our federal clients.
• Enhance cyber awareness with clients and project teams.
• Work alongside federal clients to help them mitigate risk with the use of continuous monitoring and incident response.
• Establish security controls to ensure protection of client systems.
• Implement cutting-edge security tools for our federal clients.
• Demonstrate your strong motivational skills in both your own work as well as across your team.
• Disseminate information within your team, across all management levels, as well as to clients. Ensure clear and concise messaging, foster open lines of communication, and guarantee that all stakeholders accurately receive and understand information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of directly related experience. A High School Diploma and an additional 5 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Must have at least 5 years of supervisory / management experience.
• Requires experience designing and configuring servers, switches, workstations.
• Must have experience designing and programming building / industrial control system devices.
• Must have experience working with cyber security tools such as Wireshark, Nessus, STIG Viewer, SCAP Tool, etc.
• Requires strong proficiency in the MS Office Suite, specifically within MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
• IAT Level II Certification Required (Security+, GICSP).

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience with the Army Corp of Engineers / Red Horse / Seabee or similar DoD Construction.
• Experience working with RMF and NIST 800-53.
• Experience working with UFGS 25 05 11.

Physical Considerations:

• Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, in confined spaces, and in dust generating environments.
• Must be able to maintain spatial awareness and comply with safety standards while working near mechanical and electrical building equipment and systems.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.

Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.