OT Assessment Coordinator for ICS/SCADA Security

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Operations Assessment Coordinator to support PACOM J6 in establishing the foundation for ICS/SCADA-focused cybersecurity assessments across the PACOM AOR. Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD.

The role involves coordinating OT workflows, developing OT-specific assessment criteria, and ensuring site assessments run smoothly with stakeholders. A strong OT/ICS background and security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in OT cybersecurity for SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, and industrial automation systems.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, Spanning Tree and industrial protocols (Modbus, Profibus, DNP3).
• Active security clearance: US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and integrate OT Pilot Team workflows with DCDC DRSI workflows.
• Support OT Pilot team development of OT-specific assessment criteria.
• Coordinate numerous assessments across the PACOM AOR and with stakeholders.
• Manage logistics, expectations, and point-of-contacts ahead of OT assessments.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to maintain system integrity.
• Provide required documents to the assessment team for site reports.

Skills

OT cybersecurity best practices

Networking protocols

OT/ICS experience

US Citizenship

TS with ability to obtain SCI

Education

BS/BA with 8+ years

MS/MA with 6+ years

PhD with 3+ years

HS+12 years experience

Job description

Peraton seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Operations Assessment Coordinator to support PACOM J6 in establishing the foundation for ICS/SCADA-focused cybersecurity assessments across the PACOM AOR. Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD.

The role involves coordinating OT workflows, developing OT-specific assessment criteria, and ensuring site assessments run smoothly with stakeholders. A strong OT/ICS background and security clearances are required.