OT and ICS Network Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an OT and IC Network Administrator to secure and manage OT/ICS environments, design security controls, perform vulnerability testing, and mentor junior staff. You will ensure reliable networks that support critical missions and interact with working groups on security initiatives.

You will work with Cisco and SEL OT-SDN switches, VMware/Hyper-V environments, and network cabling, contributing to threat detection and incident response while aligning with government

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of network administration experience.
• Experience maintaining Cisco switches and SEL OT-SDN switches.
• Experience with network cabling infrastructure (copper and fiber).
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance and IAT II certification within 30 days.
• Strong documentation and self-starting mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop OT/ICS security architecture and countermeasures.
• Perform cybersecurity assessments and threat monitoring.
• Mentor junior system administrators.
• Provide support to working groups and committees.

Skills

2+ years network administration

Cisco networking switches

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories OT

Network cabling (copper & fiber)

Initiative & make recommendations

Documentation literacy

Secret clearance

HS diploma or GED

IAT II (Security+)

5+ years network administration

Self-starter

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Net+ or CCNA certification

Tools

Cisco switches

SEL OT-SDN switches

VMware

Hyper-V</name>

Network Appliance storage

NESSUS

Job description

OT and IC Network Administrator

The Opportunity: A robust cybersecurity framework is essential for safeguarding critical systems and enabling Department of War to achieve their missions. But how can an organization ensure its security measures keep pace with evolving threats? Developing the right security architecture for disparate environments demands a mix of technical expertise and strategic foresight. That's why we need you, an OT security engineer who knows how to craft and implement comprehensive security solutions for complex systems. As an Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security engineer on our team, you’ll develop your skills in conducting cybersecurity assessments, security design engineering, and threat monitoring as you perform quality control of processes and products, mentor junior system administrators, and produce and provide support to working groups and committees as a knowledgeable authority in the subject area. From resolving interoperability challenges to supporting hardware acquisition, your technical proficiency will play a key role in ensuring reliable networks that support critical missions. Seize this opportunity to share your experience and expand your impact in the field of network engineering. Your understanding of system designs, protocols, and physical configurations will guide you as you implement countermeasures, detect threats, and help maintain the overall cybersecurity posture of these systems.

• 2+ years of experience with network administration
• Experience with maintaining Cisco networking switches
• Experience with maintaining Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) OT-SDN switches
• Experience with maintaining network cabling infrastructure, including copper and fiber cabling
• Ability to take initiative and make recommendations on existing infrastructures
• Ability to author, interpret, and analyze technical documentation
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain IAT II Certification such as Security+ within 30 days of start date

• 5+ years of experience with network administration
• Experience with maintaining VMware and Hyper-V hosts and virtual machines (VMs) and maintaining Network Appliance storage arrays or technologies
• Experience with NESSUS vulnerability scanning
• Experience in assisting with Security related or Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) matters
• Knowledge of Operational Technology and Industrial controls systems
• Top Secret clearance
• Ability to be a self-starter
• Associate's degree
• Net+ or CCNA certification

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation: At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy: AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model: Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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