ICS Engineer - Building Automation & Cybersecurity

National Security Agency Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency (NSA) seeks ICS Specialists/Engineers to design, build, and operate sophisticated electrical and mechanical infrastructure with 24/7 FCC oversight. Responsibilities span D&E and O&M lifecycle, including design reviews, cost estimates, and ISIS cybersecurity integration.

The role emphasizes power monitoring, energy management, and IT/OT coordination to maintain mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM field (e.g., Engineering, IT) or related.
• Relevant experience in industrial or commercial control systems or IT/OT operations.
• Progression through Entry/Developmental to Senior levels with required years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, construction, commissioning and operation of electrical/mechanical infrastructure.
• Develop and review designs, specifications, and cost estimates for power monitoring and control.
• Coordinate with IT/OT and FCC for 24/7 monitoring and secure operation.
• Support ICS commissioning, testing, and integration across life-cycle stages.

Skills

Industrial Control Systems

OT/IT integration

Power monitoring

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT

Tools

DCS/SCADA

PLC programming

Modbus/BACnet/SNMP

Job description

National Security Agency (NSA) seeks ICS Specialists/Engineers to design, build, and operate sophisticated electrical and mechanical infrastructure with 24/7 FCC oversight. Responsibilities span D&E and O&M lifecycle, including design reviews, cost estimates, and ISIS cybersecurity integration.

The role emphasizes power monitoring, energy management, and IT/OT coordination to maintain mission-critical operations.