Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Operational Technology Operations Assessment Coordinator

Offensive Security & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAnnapolis Junction, MD, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of experience with a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, 6 years with a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree, or 3 years with a PhD; alternatively, a high school diploma plus 12 years of experience will be considered.
Knowledge of operational technology cybersecurity best practices, the threat landscape, and mitigation strategies in supervisory control and data acquisition systems, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, distributed control systems, and other industrial automation systems.
Understanding of networking protocols such as Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, User Datagram Protocol, and Spanning Tree; knowledge of network design principles and supervisory control and data acquisition system architecture and operation; and familiarity with industrial environment protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and DNP3.
Operational technology and industrial control systems experience or expertise is required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
An active Top Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain or maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information access.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and integrate the Operational Technology Pilot Team's workflows with the DCDC DRSI workflows.
Support the Operational Technology Pilot Team's development of operational technology-specific assessment and inspection criteria.
Ensure coordination for conducting numerous assessments across the PACOM area of responsibility.
Coordinate operations, points of contact, expectations, and logistics with stakeholders ahead of operational technology assessments.
Coordinate with other engineering teams to maintain system integrity.
Provide required documents to the assessment team for site reports.

Desired Qualifications

Information Assurance Technical Level II certification.
Cybersecurity Service Provider Analyst certification.
SANS Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional, Global Industrial Cyber Security Readiness, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification.

Peraton Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Operations Assessment Coordinator 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:

Coordinate and integrate the OT Pilot Team's workflows with the DCDC DRSI workflows
Support the OT Pilot team's development of OT-specific assessment and inspection criteria
Ensure coordination for the conduct of numerous assessments across the PACOM AOR
Coordinate operations, POCs, expectations, and logistics with stakeholders ahead of OT assessments
Coordinate with other engineering teams to maintain system integrity
Provide any required documents to the assessment team for site reports

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, Will consider HS+12 years of experience
Knowledgeable of OT cybersecurity best practices, threat landscape, and mitigation strategies in SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, and other industrial automation systems
Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, Spanning Tree, etc.), network design principles, knowledgeable of SCADA system architecture and operation, and familiarity with protocols commonly used in industrial environments (Modbus, Profibus, DNP 3, etc.).
OT/ICS experience/expertise
U.S Citizenship required
Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

Preferred Qualifications:

IAT Level II certification
CSSP-Analyst certification
SANS GICSP/ GRID or CISSP

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.
Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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

About the Company

Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Peraton builds and runs secure technology for American defense, intelligence, space, and civilian agencies, from military networks to satellite ground stations. In 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration chose it to manage the overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system, replacing copper wiring with fiber and upgrading radar and radios. Its engineers, many holding security clearances, run and defend agency networks and data centers, write mission software, and operate space and communications systems, and agencies pay for this work through multiyear contracts. Peraton was formed in 2017, when private-equity firm Veritas Capital bought Harris Corporation's government IT business, and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $60M
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2017

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