Operational Technology Assessments Lead

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 OT Assessment Lead to support PACOM J6 establish the organizational foundation for ICS/SCADA-focused cybersecurity assessments across the PACOM AOR.  Leads the four-person OT pilot team which is integrated with a larger cyber assessments team.

Location:  Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD

Primary responsibilities:

• Oversee 4-person contract teams' deliverables and performance 
• Develop OT-specific assessment criteria aligned to DISA OT STIGs
• Adapt DCDC's existing inspection criteria framework for OT environments
• Integrate with DCDC DRSI workflows
• Complete initial PACOM coordination for Government acceptance of the OT Inspection Criteria Package (Del 15) - Phase 1
• Conduct assessments across AOR - Phase II

Qualifications

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.
• Must have understand physical and logical communication methods and protocols used in ICS, PLC, SCADA, DCS, RTU, and HMI systems
• Knowledgeable of current cybersecurity techniques specific to control systems
• Awareness of emerging trends and technologies in the convergence of OT and IT networks
• Understand ICS operations and what normal and abnormal operations look like
• Understand methods used by threats to disrupt, manipulate, or control OT systems
• Must be knowledgeable 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.
• U.S Citizenship required
• Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications/training/experience:
  • ISA/IEC 62443, SANS GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection (GCIP), or
  • GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID) Certification, or
  • ICS612 training, or
  • at least 5 years of specific OT/ICS cybersecurity experience
  • IAM Level III certification

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.