OT Assessments Lead

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an OT Assessment Lead to support PACOM J6 and establish the organizational foundation for ICT/SCADA-focused cybersecurity assessments across the PACOM AOR. The role leads a four-person OT pilot team integrated with a larger cyber assessments unit.

Based at Fort Meade, MD, you will oversee contract deliverables, develop OT‑specific criteria aligned to DISA OT STIGs, and coordinate with DCDC/DRSI workflows to advance Phase 1 through Phase 2 assessments.

Qualifications

• OT cybersecurity knowledge and best practices
• Experience with OT/ICS cybersecurity domains
• Understanding of OT/IT convergence in industrial environments
• Proven ability to develop OT assessment criteria

Responsibilities

• Oversee 4-person contract teams' deliverables and performance
• Develop OT-specific assessment criteria aligned to DISA OT STIGs
• Adapt DCDC's inspection criteria framework for OT environments
• Integrate with DCDC DRSI workflows
• Coordinate Government acceptance of the OT Inspection Criteria Package (Del 15) - Phase 1
• Conduct assessments across AOR - Phase II

Skills

OT cybersecurity

SCADA/OT systems

DCS/HMI/PLC/RTU

IICS operations

Threat mitigation

Education

BS/BA in a relevant field

MS/MA in a relevant field

PhD in a relevant field

HS+16 years equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks an OT Assessment Lead to support PACOM J6 establish the organizational foundation for ICT/SCADA‑focused cybersecurity assessments across the PACOM AOR. Leads the four‑person OT pilot team which is integrated with a larger cyber assessments team.

Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD

Primary responsibilities:

• Oversee 4‑person contract teams' deliverables and performance
• Develop OT‑specific assessment criteria aligned to DISA OT STIGs
• Adapt DCDC's existing inspection criteria framework for OT environments
• Integrate with DCDC DRSI workflows
• Complete initial PACOM coordination for Government acceptance of the OT Inspection Criteria Package (Del 15) - Phase 1
• Conduct assessments across AOR - Phase II

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider HS+16 years.
• Must have understand physical and logical communication methods and protocols used in IICS, PLC, SCADA, DCS, RTU, and HMI systems
• Knowledgeable of current cybersecurity techniques specific to control systems
• Awareness of emerging trends and technologies in the convergence of OT and IT networks
• Understands IICS operations and what normal and abnormal operations look like
• Understands methods used by threats to disrupt, manipulate, or control OT systems
• Must be knowledgeable of OT cybersecurity best practices, threat landscape, and mitigation strategies in SCADA, PLC, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and other industrial automation systems.
• U.S Citizenship required
• Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications/training/experience:
  • ISA/IEC 62443, SANS GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection (GCIP), or
  • GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID) Certification, or
  • ICS612 training, or
  • at least 5 years of specific OT/ICS cybersecurity experience
  • IAM Level III certification

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.