OT Security Specialist

Cyberjobs; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an OT Security Specialist to support the Army National Guard in the greater DMV area. The role covers design and deployment of OT security controls across ICSS, SCADA, DCS, and PLCs to strengthen mission readiness.

Qualified candidates will have 7+ years in OT cybersecurity in industrial/DoD environments, active TS/SCI clearance, and a BS/BA or higher in a relevant field. The position requires collaboration with SOC/CIRT, engineering, and Army stakeholders.

Qualifications

• OT/ICS cybersecurity experience, network engineering, or control-systems with 5+ years leading OT security efforts in industrial/DoD environments.
• Expertise in OT protocols, device architectures, segmentation/zoning, secure remote access, and safety-aware security measures.
• Ability to design and validate OT detection use cases and perform telemetry analysis to inform mitigations and POA&Ms.
• Experience leading OT incident response and cross-functional containment/remediation in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate OT security controls across ICSS, SCADA, DCS, PLCs and other OT environments.
• Develop OT security architectures, segmentation strategies, and baselines aligned with NIST SP 800‑82, ISA/IEC 62443, DoD, and Army requirements.
• Analyze OT network traffic, device configurations, and protocol behavior to identify security gaps and risks.
• Define high‑value OT log sources, detection use cases, and behavioral analytics for monitoring.
• Oversee OT vulnerability assessments, risk evaluations, and red/blue-team exercises.
• Coordinate cross‑team integration with SOC, CIRT, engineering, facilities, RCC‑ARNG, NETCOM, and ARCYBER.
• Lead OT incident response, forensic collection, containment, remediation, and restoration.

Skills

OT/ICS security

Network engineering

Control systems

Detection use cases

Incident response

Technical writing

Education

BS/BA in CS or related field

MS/MA in related field

PhD (preferred)

Tools

OT monitoring platforms

Protocol analyzers

SOC/CIRT tooling integration

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative OT Security Specialist to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate OT security controls across ICSS, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and other mission‑critical OT environments.
• Develop OT security architectures, segmentation strategies, and hardening baselines aligned with NIST SP 800‑82, ISA/IEC 62443, DoD, and Army requirements.
• Analyze OT network traffic, device configurations, and protocol behavior to identify security gaps, operational risks, and adversary activity.
• Define high‑value OT log sources, detection use cases, and behavioral analytics to inform monitoring and detection engineering.
• Oversee vulnerability assessments, OT risk evaluations, and red/blue‑team validation exercises to assess defensive resilience.
• Coordinate cross‑team integration with SOC, CIRT, engineering, facilities, RCC‑ARNG, NETCOM, and ARCYBER to align OT cybersecurity with mission needs.
• Lead OT incident response: forensic collection, impact assessment, containment, remediation, and system restoration activities.
• Produce technical reports, architectural recommendations, POA&Ms, and executive briefings to inform enterprise modernization and risk decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating emerging OT security technologies, updating baselines, and refining operational workflows for safety and mission readiness.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Candidate must meet ONE of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR
  • Relevant DoD/military training (examples: DAF 462 (Intermediate) (ICS); DAF 462 (Intermediate) (CS3-300)); OR
  • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (Certification: Pending Review).
• Required experience and skills:
  • OT/ICS cybersecurity, network engineering, or control‑systems experience with at least 5+ years leading OT security efforts in industrial or DoD environments.
  • Deep expertise in OT protocols, device architectures, segmentation/zoning, secure remote access, and safety‑aware security measures.
  • Proven ability to design and validate OT detection use cases, run OT‑specific telemetry analysis, and translate findings into mitigations and POA&Ms.
  • Experience leading OT incident response, forensic collection in industrial environments, and coordinating cross‑functional containment/remediation.
  • Strong technical writing and briefing skills for decision‑grade technical reports and executive summaries.
• Desired:
  • Prior DoD/ARNG/critical‑infrastructure OT cybersecurity experience.
  • Professional certs (preferred): CISSP; CompTIA CASP+ (CASP+ CE).
  • Familiarity with OT monitoring platforms, protocol analyzers, and integration of OT telemetry into SOC/CIRT toolchains.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.