Operational Technology Threat Intelligence Analyst (62205)

Beshenich Muir & Associates; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & Vision

HSA option

401(k) match

ESOP

Job summary

BMA Technical Services, Inc. seeks an Operational Technology Threat Intelligence Analyst in Columbus, OH to collect, review and translate threat intelligence for OT environments into actionable reports and briefings for OT cybersecurity analysts.

You will monitor logs and events, identify indicators of compromise, and support detection and response efforts. The role requires SME knowledge of OT systems (PLCs/SCADA), experience with SIEMs, and familiarity with NIST IR and MITRE ATT&CK.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of IT experience.
• Two (2) years in OT or related technologies.
• Two (2) years in cyber threat intelligence.
• Two (2) years with a SIEM in engineering or IR role.
• Experience collecting and interpreting data from multiple sources.
• Understanding of the NIST Incident Response Framework.
• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience with OT technologies such as PLCs and SCADA software.
• Understanding of threats and vulnerabilities in OT environments.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze cybersecurity threat intelligence for OT environments.
• Provide actionable threat reports and briefings to OT cybersecurity analysts.
• Support content developers and engineers in threat‑detection gaps.
• Review logs and network events for signs of attacks/APTs.
• Collaborate with Cyber Intelligence and Incident Response teams.
• Perform root-cause analysis and support remediation of OT incidents.
• Serve as SME on OT cybersecurity issues.

Skills

IT experience

OT experience

Threat intelligence

SIEM

Data analysis

NIST IR framework

MITRE ATT&CK

OT hardware (PLCs/SCADA)

Threat hunting

Tools

SIEM

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Columbus OH - Columbus, OH 43213, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Travel Percentage: Occasionally , Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Professional Services, BMA is seeking a Operational Technology Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our team in Columbus, OH in support of an upcoming proposal effort. This is a contingent position, with employment dependent upon contract award.

Job Summary

The Operational Technology Threat Intelligence Analyst collects, reviews, and identifies cybersecurity threat intelligence from open-source and government intelligence reporting to analyze and provide actionable threat reporting and briefings for Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity analysts. Provides support to content developers and cybersecurity engineers in identifying gaps in the protection and detection of OT systems. Reviews log and network events and alerts related to OT systems for signs of attack or Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Works closely with Cyber Intelligence analysts and Incident Response analysts to ensure expert analysis and reporting of cybersecurity threats and attacks affecting OT environments. Performs root cause analysis and supports remediation efforts for incidents related to Operational Technology cybersecurity. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on OT cybersecurity-related issues.

Clearance Requirements

There is a DoD Top Secret Clearance requirement for this role and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Six (6) years of relevant IT experience
• Two (2) years of experience working with OT or related technologies
• Two (2) years of experience utilizing cyber threat intelligence
• Two (2) years of experience working with a SIEM in an engineering or incident response role
• Experience collecting and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources
• Understanding of the NIST Incident Response Framework
• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience with Operational Technology (OT), such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software
• Understanding of threats and vulnerabilities in OT environments

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Overview

BMA is an employee-owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL that provides superior customer service by empowering all levels of our staff to make timely decisions to produce high-quality results. BMA fosters an environment of passion, precision, and dedication in order to fulfill our commitments to our partners, government, and country.

Benefits

We believe that our employees well-being is paramount to our success so our benefits package has been crafted with that in mind. We offer multiple healthcare coverage options to include low deductible, high deductible, and plans eligible for our Health Savings Account (HSA) option. Along with medical coverage, employees have dental, vision, accident & illness, short- and long-term disability all available to them. BMA proudly maintains a 401(k) plan with an industry leading 6% match that can include profit sharing based on company performance. Lastly, being an employee-owned company means that BMA offers a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing eligible employees the opportunity to earn stock in BMA, subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements.

AAP & EEO Statement

BMA Technical Services, Inc. is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local Law.