OT/ICS Analyst

COLSA; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Analyst to support the identification, assessment, and analysis of control systems for critical infrastructure and mission-essential assets. This on-site role requires collaboration with government stakeholders, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and facility personnel to map dependencies and document environments.

The position emphasizes OT/ICS/FRCS inventories, system dependency analysis, and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Active Secret security clearance required
• Experience supporting OT/ICS/FRCS/infrastructure assessments or related environments
• Working knowledge of OT/ICS/BAS/SCADA or similar control environments
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel ~15% for customer site visits

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessments and inventories of OT, ICS, and FRCS components.
• Identify and document control systems supporting facilities and critical assets.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify systems, interfaces, and dependencies.
• Review site maps and architecture docs to develop system/workflow documentation.
• Analyze assessments to identify assets, infrastructure, and mission risks.
• Document system components and assessment data using templates/repositories.
• Develop reports and summaries for leadership on status and risks.
• Support validation audits and technical evaluations as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Location of Position: Huntsville, Alabama

Work Arrangement: On Site: 100%

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Clearance Required: Yes

Level of Clearance Required: Secret

COLSA is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Analyst to support the identification, assessment, and analysis of control systems supporting critical infrastructure and mission-essential assets for Department of War operations.

In this role, you will conduct on-site assessments and inventories of Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS) and their associated components. You will work with government stakeholders, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and facility personnel to identify system dependencies, document existing environments, and evaluate how control systems, facilities, and infrastructure support mission execution.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Conduct on-site assessments and physical and logical inventories of OT, IC S, FRCS, and associated system components.*
• Identify and document control systems supporting facilities, critical infrastructure, and mission-essential assets.*
• Coordinate with facility personnel, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, system owners, and other stakeholders to identify systems, components, interfaces, and operational dependencies.*
• Review site maps, system architecture documentation, engineering information, site assessments, and operational processes to develop system and workflow documentation.*
• Analyze mission assessments to identify key assets, critical infrastructure, supporting systems, and dependencies that may affect mission execution.*
• Assess and document relationships and dependencies among control systems, facilities, infrastructure, and mission-essential functions.*
• Perform technical research and analysis across the system lifecycle, including design, installation, inventory, operation, sustainment, and disposal.
• Support validation audits and technical evaluations of existing OT/ICS environments.
• Document system components and assessment data using established program baseline templates and other required repositories.*
• Develop technical and operational views, reports, and summaries that provide leadership with an accurate understanding of system status, dependencies, operational impacts, and mission risk.*
• Support additional technical assessments and analysis as required.

Required Experience

• One of the following combinations of education and relevant experience:
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or
  • Associate's degree in related field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or
  • High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Citizenship required; must have an Active Secret security clearance
• Prior experience supporting OT, IC S, FRCS, infrastructure assessments, or related technical environments
• Working knowledge of Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS), SCADA, Building Automation Systems (BAS), or similar control environments
• Ability to identify and analyze system dependencies, infrastructure relationships, operational impacts, and technical risks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel approximately 15% in support of customer site visits and assessment activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting site assessments, physical and logical system inventories, validation audits, or technical evaluations
• Experience analyzing and documenting OT/ICS architectures, system components, workflows, dependencies, and operational processes
• Experience with control system scanning, discovery, or inventory activities
• Experience with one or more of the following control systems, technologies, or platforms:
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems
  • Utility Control Systems (UCS)
  • Electronic Security Systems (ESS)
  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
  • Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)
  • Fire and Life Safety (FLS) control systems
  • Lighting control systems
  • Environmental monitoring systems
  • Niagara
  • Metasys
  • Johnson Controls
  • Trane

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.