ICSSCADA Cyber Engineer

Caplock Security LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Caplock Security LLC is seeking a highly skilled ICS/SCADA Cyber Engineer to apply IT and OT security strategies across specialized critical infrastructure environments. You will implement NIST controls, analyze exploitation methods, perform continuous monitoring, and manage the ICS acquisition lifecycle in alignment with federal standards.

This is contingent upon contract award. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience in control system security, IT project management, and DOD

Qualifications

• Five (5) years in control system network and security design.
• Ten (10) years in IT management or consulting across government or industry.
• DoD 8140/8570 certified or equivalent cybersecurity experience.

Responsibilities

• IT/OT Security Integration: Apply core IT and OT cybersecurity strategies to protect mission-critical ICS and SCADA infrastructure.
• Compliance & Framework Alignment: Implement security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-82 guidelines.
• Continuous Monitoring & Threat Assessment: Conduct continuous monitoring and analyze exploitation techniques and attack methods.
• Lifecycle Acquisition Management: Support security requirements throughout the IC acquisition lifecycle.

Skills

IT/OT security

NIST SP 800-82

C&A management

DOD cybersecurity

ICS/SCADA security

Project management

UCS/CS knowledge

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

Caplock Security is seeking a highly skilledICS/SCADA Cyber Engineer to apply robust Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) security strategies across specialized critical infrastructure environments. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing NIST security controls, analyzing potential exploitation methods, executing continuous monitoring strategies, and managing theICS acquisition lifecycle in alignment with federal standards. This position is a contingent hire, with employment dependent upon the successful award of the contract.

Duties

• IT/OT Security Integration: Apply core IT and OT cybersecurity strategies to protect mission-critical Industrial Control Systems and SCADA infrastructure.
• Compliance & Framework Alignment: Implement security controls and governance models strictly aligned with NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-82 guidelines.
• Continuous Monitoring & Threat Assessment: Execute continuous monitoring practices and analyze potential exploitation techniques and attack methods targeting CSC/SCADA components.
• Lifecycle Acquisition Management: Support and guide security requirements throughout the complete IC acquisition lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in control system network and security design.
• Ten (10) years of practical industry, government and/or consulting experience in information technology management.
• Ten (10) years of relevant Certification and Accreditation (C&A) experience
• IT project management experience using various Microsoft tools.
• Knowledge and experience in managing information technology services and strategies.
• Experience and broad knowledge of Utility Control System (UCS), Utility Monitoring and Control System (CS), Manufacturing and Distribution, and other types of control systems operating in different modes than IPS such as Emergency Management Systems, Public Safety Communication Systems utilizing system specific protocols, ports, and services.
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) C&A experience
• DOD Cybersecurity experience

Clearance: Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance and be eligible for a minimum of Tier 3 (T3)

Certification: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

Additional Required Certification: DoD 8140 / 8570certified (e.g., Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or greater)

Caplock Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position requires an active secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one. U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.