Peraton seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Criteria and Standards Analyst to support PACOM J6 establish the organizational foundation for ICS/SCADA-focused cybersecurity assessments across the PACOM AOR.
Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD
Primary responsibilities:
- Develop OT-specific assessment criteria aligned to DISA OT STIGs
- Characterize anomalous behaviors and activities, differentiating between potential adversarial actions, system malfunctions, and compliance deviations
- Provide comprehensive network mapping and analysis of PACOM OT and critical infrastructure control systems, identifying critical nodes, dependencies, and potential vulnerabilities.
- Adapt DCDC's existing inspection criteria framework for OT environments
Required Qualifications:
- 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 experience addressing knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practices, threat landscape, and mitigation strategies in SCADA, PLC, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and other industrial automation systems.
- Must have advanced experience and technical knowledge of OT with demonstrated expertise in cyber operations and defensive support across the Intel/Operations cycle tailored to secure/defend Army OT/critical infrastructure in the cyber domain (analysis & reporting activities).
- U.S Citizenship required
- Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI
Preferred Qualifications:
- IAT Level II certification
- CSSP-Analyst certification
- SANS GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) Certification (FOR578) for intelligence
- SANS Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) Certification (ICS410) for technical OT and CI knowledge
- or a minimum of 3 years of experience in providing intelligence support to OT/ICS cybersecurity
- Completed ISA/IEC 62443, or SANS ICS 456, or SANS ICS 515, or SANS ICS 612
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$135,000 - $216,000. 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Minimum of 12 years of experience with a BS/BA, 10 years with an MS/MA, 7 years with a Ph.D., or 16 years with a high school diploma
- 4–6 years of experience with OT cybersecurity best practices, threat landscapes, and mitigation strategies involving SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, and industrial automation systems
- Advanced OT technical knowledge and demonstrated cyber operations and defensive support experience across the intelligence and operations cycle
- Experience securing or defending Army OT and critical infrastructure in the cyber domain, including analysis and reporting
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility
- IAT Level II certification
- CSSP-Analyst certification
- SANS GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI/ FOR578) certification
- SANS Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP/ICS410) certification
- At least 3 years of intelligence support experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity
- Completion of ISA/IEC 62443, SANS ICS 456, SANS ICS 515, or SANS ICS 612 training
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What We Do
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.
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