OT Security Specialist (Training & Knowledge Transfer)

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an OT Security Specialist (Training & Knowledge Transfer) to lead training programs for Army National Guard environments in the DMV area. You will develop curricula, deliver instructor-led and virtual sessions, and coordinate with engineering, operations and SOC/CIRT teams to embed cybersecurity practices into industrial processes.

You must have 5+ years in OT/ICS cybersecurity training, strong documentation skills, and relevant DoD/military experience or clearances.

Qualifications

• OT/ICS cybersecurity experience with 5+ years in training or knowledge-transfer roles.
• Familiarity with IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82.
• Proven ability to design curriculum, labs and assessments for engineering audiences.
• Strong documentation and reproducible training artifact skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-discipline training with engineering, operations, SOC/CIRT and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT cybersecurity training and knowledge-transfer programs.
• Develop curriculum, lesson plans, labs and materials aligned with IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82.
• Deliver instructor-led and virtual training, workshops and train-the-trainer sessions.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, safety personnel and SOC/CIRT teams.
• Publish training artifacts, runbooks and SOPs for sustainment and onboarding.
• Assess workforce readiness and recommend remediation or capability development.
• Support exercises, tabletop events and hands-on labs to validate skills.

Skills

OT/ICS cybersecurity

Control-systems engineering

Technical writing

Training & knowledge transfer

Education

BS/BA in CS or related field

MS/MA

PhD

Job description

Responsibilities

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

Responsibilities

• Lead OT‑focused cybersecurity training and knowledge‑transfer programs covering industrial protocols, safety integration, threat response procedures, and operational resilience.
• Develop curriculum, lesson plans, technical documentation, labs, and assessment materials aligned with IEC 62443, NIST SP 800‑82, and organizational policy.
• Deliver instructor‑led and virtual training, workshops, mentoring, and train‑the‑trainer sessions to embed cybersecurity best practices into operational engineering teams.
• Coordinate with system owners, control engineers, safety personnel, and SOC/CIRT teams to ensure training reflects live system constraints and current threat tradecraft.
• Maintain and publish training artifacts, runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge repositories to support sustainment and rapid onboarding of personnel.
• Assess workforce readiness, track training outcomes, and recommend remediation or capability development plans to leadership.
• Support exercises, tabletop events, and hands‑on labs that validate skills, detection/use‑case application, and incident response for OT environments.
• Advise leadership on workforce gaps, certification pathways, and long‑term knowledge transfer strategies to institutionalize OT cybersecurity practices.

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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, control‑systems engineering, or related experience with at least 5+ years in training, mentoring, or knowledge‑transfer roles supporting industrial environments.
  • Deep familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST SP 800‑82, OT safety considerations, and how security controls interact with industrial availability and safety requirements.
  • Proven ability to design and deliver technical curriculum, hands‑on labs, and assessment instruments for operations and engineering audiences.
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills to produce reproducible training artifacts, runbooks, and knowledge‑transfer packages.
  • Experience coordinating cross‑discipline training with engineering, operations, SOC/CIRT, and leadership stakeholders.

• Desired:

  • Prior DoD/ARNG or critical‑infrastructure OT training or MTT delivery experience.
  • Familiarity with OT toolchains, protocol analyzers, and methods for integrating OT telemetry into SOC/CIRT workflows.
  • Preferred professional credentials (examples): CISSP; CompTIA CASP+ (CASP+ CE).

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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.