Senior OT Cybersecurity Engineer — ICS/SCADA Modernization

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support its high-priority Operational Technology (OT) Modernization initiative. You will strengthen cybersecurity capabilities, improve security visibility, and protect critical OT infrastructure while assisting TSA cybersecurity authorization requirements.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience securing OT, ICS, SCADA, or other critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Cybersecurity Engineering, preferably within Operational Technology environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risks and challenges associated with critical infrastructure.
• Experience with vulnerability identification, security assessments, and risk remediation.
• Understanding of network security concepts, including firewalls, network segmentation, and security monitoring.
• Ability to work with infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity teams on security modernization initiatives.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity modernization initiatives across Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Assess and strengthen security controls for OT, IC...
• Identify cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and potential threats affecting industrial control environments.
• Improve OT asset visibility, inventory management, and network security monitoring.
• Support OT network security initiatives, including segmentation, firewall controls, and traffic monitoring.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and cybersecurity teams to implement security improvements.
• Support cybersecurity risk assessments, remediation activities, and security documentation.
• Assist with TSA cybersecurity authorization and applicable critical infrastructure security requirements.
• Evaluate security risks associated with legacy operational technology systems.
• Participate in Agile / SAFe delivery activities and coordinate with cross‑functional technical teams.

Job description

Amtrak is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support its high-priority Operational Technology (OT) Modernization initiative. You will strengthen cybersecurity capabilities, improve security visibility, and protect critical OT infrastructure while assisting TSA cybersecurity authorization requirements.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience securing OT, ICS, SCADA, or other critical infrastructure.