Assessor - Critical Infrastructure / Operational Technology

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Top Secret/SCI

Unspecified

Polygraph

Fort Gordon, GA (ON-SITE/OFFICE)

About Peraton

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 to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

About The Role

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 Eisenhower, 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.

Qualifications

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
• Must have an understanding of the Active Defense approach, ICS-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 Citizen Required
• Must be able to travel on-site to assess the cybersecurity of OT networks to sensor
• Requires an IAT level II qualifying certification
• Requires a CSSP-Analyst qualifying certification

Preferred:

• Active DOD TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• An IAT Level III certfication
• 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.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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