ICS Engineer: Cybersecure OT/IT Design & Ops

CNSS • National Security Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Security Agency seeks skilled ICS Specialists/Engineers to ensure proper operation and cybersecurity of ICS across design, construction, commissioning and operation of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

Roles split between Design & Engineering and Operations & Maintenance; candidates should have STEM degrees and experience with PLCs, OT/IT, Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, HVAC, and energy management; strong problem solving and communication required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or related STEM field.
• Experience in industrial or building automation and IT/OT environments.
• Ability to design, review specs, and cost estimates for power monitoring/controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, commission, and operate electrical/mechanical infrastructure.
• Develop designs, specifications, reports, and cost estimates for ICS projects.
• Support 24/7 Operations Center activities and ICS cybersecurity.

Skills

ICS OT devices

Building Automation

IT/OT management

Network security

Firewall knowledge

MECM/AD familiarity

Power control

SCADA

PLC programming

RTAC/PLC integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Associate's degree + experience

Tools

Modbus

BACnet

SNMP

DGC/DDC controls

ETAP/PowerWorld tools

Job description

National Security Agency seeks skilled ICS Specialists/Engineers to ensure proper operation and cybersecurity of ICS across design, construction, commissioning and operation of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

Roles split between Design & Engineering and Operations & Maintenance; candidates should have STEM degrees and experience with PLCs, OT/IT, Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, HVAC, and energy management; strong problem solving and communication required.