System Engineer/Architect (OT/ICS)

Chenega Agile Real Time Solutions, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS is seeking a System Engineer/Architect (OT/ICS) in Huntsville, AL to support MRT-C leadership in documenting critical infrastructure and developing security architectures for OT/ICS systems. You will lead cyber terrain mapping, risk assessments, and strategic asset protection.

Requirements include a 7+ year background in mission impact analysis or a Master’s with 5+ years, TS/SCI eligibility, and US passport. Extensive DoD directives experience preferred; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/Info Assurance or related field with 7+ years of mission impact analysis and cyber protection.
• Master’s degree with 5+ years of equivalent experience may substitute.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility and US passport required.

Responsibilities

• Provide situational awareness and mission analysis for MRT-C cyber terrain mapping and risk assessments.
• Identify, validate, and prioritize TCAs and DCIs via asset dependency analysis and ORAs.
• Lead OT/ICS security efforts, supporting MAAs and MARMS alignment.
• Oversee environment discovery, on-site assessments, and coordination with stakeholders.
• Ensure system authorization boundaries align with RMF and DoD directives; manage MADSS usage.
• Develop data-driven knowledge management and deliver strategic executive briefings.

Skills

Mission analysis

OT/ICS security

Risk assessment

RMF/DoD directives

Threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Master’s degree with equivalent experience

Tools

NIST SP 800-82

IEC 62443

MARMS/EMAAP

DoD systems of record

Job description

Summary

System Engineer/Architect (OT/ICS) Huntsville, AL

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

The System Engineer/Architect (with OT/ICS Focus) will support the MRT-C Lead in identifying and documenting critical infrastructure and developing security architectures for OT/ICS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Situational Awareness and Mission Analysisby leading MRT-C/cyberspace terrain mapping, data capture, and mission-based risk assessments to identify cyber terrain vulnerabilities and operational dependencies.
• Identify, Validate, and PrioritizeTask Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) through critical asset dependency analysis, mission decomposition, and the maintenance of Asset Defense Plans (ADPs) and Operational Risk Assessments (ORAs).
• Provideleadershipfor Operational Technology (OT) environments (FRCS/ICS), supporting the execution of Mission Assurance Assessments (MAAs) and contributing directly to the Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS).
• Establish,govern, andexecutea comprehensive environment discovery and assessment process, encompassing on-site facility assessments, tool oversight, and active coordination between mission owners, technical stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Leadcompliance andtoolgovernanceby ensuring the maintenance of system authorization boundaries, aligning activities withRMFand DoD directives, and managing theteams use ofMission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) per JFHQ-DODIN 8600-26 and HQDA EXORD 133-24.
• Help develop andexecutea data-driven knowledge management strategy to capture system/risk data, deliver actionable threat intelligence, and provide strategic recommendations, briefings, and white papers to executive-level leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Information Assurance, or a related technical field with 7+ yearsof experience in mission impact analysis, critical infrastructure protection, and cyber compliance; ORa Master’s degree with 5+ yearsof the equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in military mission analysis, specifically working with Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C), resilient C5IM capabilities, and critical asset correlation (KT-C).
• Direct, hands-on experience securing Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) using established cybersecurity standards (such as NIST SP 800-82 and IEC 62443).
• Must have valid US passport.
• Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or III baseline certifications (such as CISSP, CISM, or GSLC) are highly preferred.
• Technical certifications that demonstrate depth in auditing or hands-on defense (such as CEH, GCIH, or GRID for industrial control systems).
• Prior experience leading assessments aligned with JFHQ-DODIN 8600-26, HQDA EXORD 133-24, and the overarching DoD Mission Assurance Construct (DoDD 3020.45).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced skill in interpreting complex operational environments, identifying mission-critical systems, and assessing cyber terrain vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with the Department of Defense mobilization process and the operational footprint ofMobilization Force Generation Installations (MFGIs) supporting force projection
• Expertise inprocess decomposition, analyzing complex operational workflows, and translating intricate procedures into clear, structured visual process flows.
• Proven experience conducting threat, vulnerability, adversary likelihood, and mission impact risk analyses.
• Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel, Visio, Project, or equivalent project management, data analysis, and technical diagramming tools.
• Deep technical understanding ofDoWMission Assurance directives, including DoDD 3020.45, HQDA EXORD 133-24, and JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26.
• Ability to standardize operational data capture, implement secure metadata tagging, and build secure dashboards visualizing TCA/DCI posture, vulnerabilities, and network segmentation.
• Direct familiarity with DoD systems of record, including MARMS, the Enterprise Mission Assurance Analysis Portal (EMAAP), and Component Critical Asset Management Systems.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity risk assessments, defense compliance, and mission-based asset identification.
• Proven ability to analyze mission-critical dependencies and develop actionable, strategic risk mitigation plans.
• Technical depth inIC S/OT security, with the leadership capability to bridge technical findings to non-technical operational and mission stakeholders.
• Experience utilizing network security technologies, scripting, and industry standards such as NIST SP 800-82 and IEC 62443.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework for IC S, IT/OT convergence, and virtualization or containerization technologies.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary cybersecurity trends, adversary threat intelligence, and modern hacker methodologies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver complex technical briefings to senior military, customer, and corporate leadership.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills, with a focus on fostering collaboration, reconciling internal issues, and driving continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to process complex data sets to solve challenging problems and make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to effectively prioritize tasks and meet strict mission deadlines.
• Ability to work highly independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining active collaboration within a broader team environment.
• Must meet and maintain minimum security clearance requirements (Active TS/SCI).
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the mission.
• Ability to work non-standard hours (nights, weekends, holidays) and travel up to20% annually to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required by the mission.

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

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