Cybersecurity Assessor - Critical Infrastructure / Operational Technology

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 Gordon, 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.

Join Our Mission:

At Peraton, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference. We are committed to creating solutions that empower the U.S. Intelligence Community and our national defense partners to succeed in their mission to protect America. We offer a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for career growth in one of the most dynamic fields in the industry.

If you’re ready to be challenged, make an impact, and grow your career while supporting the nation’s defense, apply today! 

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
• Ability to obtain/maintain an IAT level II qualifying certification within 60 days of start.

• Ability to obtain/maintain a CSSP-Analyst qualifying certification within 60 days of start.

Preferred:

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