Operational Technology (OT) Research Specialist

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Operations Specialist to conduct OT sensor strategy and characterization of sensor threat data. Location: Fort Eisenhower.

Task include:

Characterize anomalous behaviors and activities, differentiating between potential adversarial actions, system malfunctions, and compliance deviations

Provide comprehensive network mapping and analysis of Army OT and critical infrastructure control systems, identifying critical nodes, dependencies, and potential vulnerabilities.

Support triage and analysis of cyberspace telemetry data collected from sensors monitoring Army CI/OT systems.

Support timely and accurate creation of incident tickets utilizing automated tooling when anomalous activity is detected.

Support on-site assessments

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 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.

Requires IAT Level II certification

Requires CSSP-Analyst certification

Must have completed ISA/IEC 62443, or SANS ICS 456, or SANS ICS 515, or SANS ICS 612

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).

Recommended certifications include:

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

Active DOD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain Polygraph and MEAD

U.S Citizenship Required

Must be able to travel and/or provide surge support

Preferred:

IAT Level III

SANS 578

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.

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.

Target Salary Range

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

EEO

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

full time