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Peraton

Cybersecurity Assessor (OT)

Peraton, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910

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Required

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider HS+16 years of experience

Must have 4-6 years of specific relevant experience -- being knowledgeable of OT cybersecurity best practices, threat landscape, and mitigation strategies in SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, and other industrial automation systems

Requires an IAT level II qualifying certification OR the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Requires a CSSP-Analyst qualifying certification OR the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Must have an understanding of the Active Defense approach, ICT-specific attacks and how these attacks inform mitigation strategies.

Must be able to provide engineering solutions for industrial control systems with regard to IT and cyber security for acquisition

Must have experience in SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, and other industrial automation systems

Must be able to perform the following tasks:

Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within OT systems

Analyze OT network architecture and identify security gaps

Perform vulnerability scans on OT devices and systems

Prioritize identified risks and develop mitigation strategies

Ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards related to OT systems, safety, and data integrity

Advise on OT security best practices, threat landscape, and mitigation strategies

Able to interpret operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risks

Active DOD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain Polygraph and MEAD

U.S Citizenship required

Must be able to travel on-site to assess the cybersecurity of OT networks to sensor

Preferred

Active DOD TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

An IAT Level III certification

GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) certification

Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) certification

GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID) certification

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton seeks a Cybersecurity Assessor focused on Critical Infrastructure (CI) and Operational Technology (OT) to assess the cyber readiness and security of the Army’s CI/OT. Location: Fort Gordon, GA.

Tasks include:

Assess the cyber readiness and security of the Army’s CI/OT

Implement, maintain, and secure physical systems in an industrial environment, including hardware and software like Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controllers, and other automation tools

Monitor industrial processes and network traffic to validate good cybersecurity posture

Provide a deep understanding of both technical systems and industry-specific regulations,

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to ensure smooth functionality and compliance with cybersecurity standard.

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