ICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer - TS/SCI Poly

Koitecc Solutions; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, VA is seeking an experienced ICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer to assess and integrate facilities, building management systems, and industrial control systems.

You will work with government and contractor teams to analyze complex facility networks, develop formal deliverables, and brief senior officials on capability trends and findings. A TS/SCI clearance is required. This role demands meticulous attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6+ years.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial control systems and/or complex building management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior officials.

Responsibilities

• Characterize selected facilities using available tradecraft and engineering insights.
• Produce formal deliverables that meet customer requirements.
• Provide engineering judgments throughout characterization to support assessments.
• Develop innovative approaches to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Brief senior officials on capability trends, findings, and analyses.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Industrial Control Systems

SCADA programming

Strong communication

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Doctorate (PhD) considered

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

HMI

SCADA platforms

Allen-Bradley

Siemens S7

GE Fanuc

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced ICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on understanding commercial and heavy industrial facilities, as well as the interoperability of systems managed through Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Building Management Systems (BMS).

The ideal candidate will bring a creative yet practical approach to identifying and solving complex challenges involving interconnected facility systems. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

As part of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel, you will conduct strategic and critical facility analysis with a focus on industrial control systems. Work is performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment within a government SCIF facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Use tradecraft exploitation tools, intelligence sources, and engineering expertise to characterize selected facilities.
• Provide engineering insight and technical judgment throughout the characterization process to produce accurate intelligence assessments.
• Develop formal products and deliverables that meet customer requirements.
• Support the development of innovative approaches to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Brief senior officials on capability trends, findings, and analytical assessments.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates for consideration MUST possess an in-scope and active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance for consideration and the ability/willingness to maintain this clearance while holding this position. U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. A doctorate in a technical discipline may be considered.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline) and relevant professional certifications.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial control systems and/or complex building management systems.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems.
• Strong background in control systems and electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with complex industrial process controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior government officials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Military or defense-related experience.
• Experience with:
  • Rockwell PLCs (or comparable platforms), HMI, and SCADA programming.
  • Allen-Bradley, FactoryTalk View, GE Fanuc, Modicon, Schneider Electric, Siemens S7, DeltaV, Wonderware, and Emerson Ovation.
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
  • Building Management Systems (BMS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Video Management Systems, industrial HVAC, and central utility plant operations.
  • Industrial processes in water/wastewater treatment, nuclear facilities, data centers, cogeneration plants, and combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) environments.
  • Complex cooling system design, including cooling towers, chillers, UPS systems, and power monitoring.
• Cybersecurity and/or penetration testing experience.
• IT and networking certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CEH, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with packet capture and network analysis tools, including Wireshark, NetworkMiner, GrassMarlin, SCEPTRE, HELICS, and intrusion detection systems (IDS).

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Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.