
System Engineer/Architect (OT/ICS)
- Huntsville, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Responsibilities
- Provide Situational Awareness and Mission Analysis, encompassing mission mapping, decomposition, cyberspace terrain mapping, data capture, and iterative assessments, with a precise focus on Task Critical Assets and Defense Critical Infrastructure for Operational Technology in Facility Related Controls and Manufacturing Environments.
- Establish a comprehensive process that includes on-site visits, utilization of approved discovery tools, stakeholder partnerships, and leadership engagements, yielding detailed artifacts that define the authorization boundary.
- Develop a knowledge management plan to capture data and deliver business intelligence and data analysis across all functions.
- conduct vulnerability assessments, implementing security measures like network segmentation and firewalls, and developing security policies in line with industry standards.
- Conduct system operations and maintenance tasks to include maintaining system diagrams, supporting virtual environments, assisting with backup and recovery, and troubleshooting network devices.
- Collaborates closely with IT, engineering, and operations teams to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical solutions, safeguarding against cyber threats while maintaining operational efficiency.
- May supervise others.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- 5+ years of experience in system engineering or architecture, with a focus on OT/ICS environments.
- 2+ years of experience with cybersecurity standards specific to OT/ICS (e.g., NIST 800-82, IEC 62443).
- Experience in securing Mission-Ready Terrain-Cyber (MRT-C), Key Terrain-Cyber (KT-C), and various cyber domains (Blue, Red, Gray)
- Certifications like CISSP, Security+, CISM, and CEH. OT/ICS-specific certifications such as GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 (Expert or Certificate Program), CICP, and CSSA are preferred.
- Must have active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
- Must have working knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), IEC 62443, and NERC CIP.
- Technical depth in ICS/OT security, strong leadership, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and operational/mission stakeholders.
- Understanding and applying DoDD 3020.45 (Mission Assurance Construct) and risk management methodologies.
- knowledge of industrial control systems and protocols (SCADA, PLCs, Modbus, etc.).
- Experience with network security technologies, scripting, and relevant industry standards like NIST and IEC 62443.
- Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK matrix for ICS, IT/OT convergence, and virtualization/container technologies can also be beneficial.
- Ability to interpret and analyze complex threat data.
- Strong knowledge of current cyber security trends and hacker methodologies.
- Proficient in threat intelligence platforms and tools.
- Effective communication skills for information between various functional disciplines as well as strong briefing skills with senior customer and corporate leadership.
- Proven leadership skills including working in a team environment, fostering communication, listening to teammate concerns and reconciling internal issues or differences.
- Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
- Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability.
- Good work ethic and active desire to learn.
- Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment to encourage collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.