Cyber-Physical Defense Lead — Federal OT Security

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, disability and financial

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Cyber Physical Defense Lead to drive OT cybersecurity initiatives across Federal and Civilian markets. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, building partnerships, and shaping solution architectures while leading staff growth to scale cyber projects.

The candidate will collaborate with executives and engineers to advance security programs, travel CONUS up to 20%, and contribute to marketing and engagement efforts. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience building, managing, and expanding cyber technology partnerships including companies aligned to Federal, DOW, or Civil Agency
• Experience developing OT cybersecurity technical solutions and strategies and communicating integrated capabilities
• Experience working cross-functionally with technical teams, cybersecurity engineers, asset owners, and leadership to align strategy and support cybersecurity execution
• Experience building relationships with internal executives and external cyber vendors, OEMs, and VARs
• Knowledge of Federal Agency and DoW organizational structure and functions
• Ability to converse credibly with vendors on capabilities and mission alignment
• Ability to identify emerging cyber tech companies, evaluate synergy with mission needs, and initiate outreach to create new partnership opportunities
• Ability to travel to CONUS locations up to 20% of the time to support customer engagements, demonstrations, conferences, and field activities
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Lead Cyber Physical Defense Engineer in support of Federal and Civilian market channel pursuits.
• Identify potential clients, engagement opportunities, and develop growth pipeline.
• Develop marketing materials, client engagement products, and solution architectures.
• Lead, develop, and hire staff to scale OT cybersecurity services across the Federal and Civilian space.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

OT cybersecurity

Partnership development

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor relations

Travel readiness

Secret clearance

High school diploma

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Cyber Physical Defense Lead to drive OT cybersecurity initiatives across Federal and Civilian markets. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, building partnerships, and shaping solution architectures while leading staff growth to scale cyber projects.

The candidate will collaborate with executives and engineers to advance security programs, travel CONUS up to 20%, and contribute to marketing and engagement efforts. A Secret clearance is required.