Senior Operational Technologies Advisor - SME

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

Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Senior Operational Technologies Advisor to join our DSCM program.

Location: Arlington, VA

• Washington, DC area.
• Hybrid work model with occasional travel required.

In this role, you will:

• Be focused on work to secure world-wide operations at the State Department by developing guidance and policy for Risk Management in Operational Technologies (OT).
• You will spearhead planning for enhanced protection and collaboration with important community stakeholders.
• The position entails identifying the leading-edge solutions and strategy to protect the Foreign Service mission.
• This role requires expertise in the intersection of technology and national security, with a strong focus on evaluating, protecting, and enhancing the security of OT systems, including industrial control systems (ICS), building automation systems (BAS), and other cyber-physical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead stakeholder engagements representing the organization's posture on Change Control Boards (CCB), vulnerability reviews, and customer site engagement activities.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance ICS security and support risk mitigation and analysis.
• Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives for IoT/OT, ICS, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and develop risk assessments, penetration testing plans, security posture improvement strategies for OT infrastructure and risk analyses for industrial control systems.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to address identified vulnerabilities and improve system security.
• Draft and manage policy documents and baseline control standards.
• Deliver executive-level briefings and white papers on project status, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Federal Government stakeholders to ensure alignment with applicable standards and best practices, including NIST frameworks.
• Support on-site assessment of cyber security protections as a subject matter expert (SME) for a world-wide team of security experts
• Support the integration of security policies into Building Management Systems.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frameworks, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 14 years' of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience will be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Ability to obtain/maintain prior to start date ONE of the following certifications:
  • CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCED, GCIH
• Expertise in IoT/OT, ICS, and SCADA systems.
• Experience in vulnerability assessments, risk management, and mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of NIST standards, including NIST SP 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls), NIST SP 800-82 (Guide to Operational Technology Security), NIST SP 800-82 (Guide to Industrial Control Systems Security), and NISTIR 8259 (IoT Device Cybersecurity Guidance).
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present to executives and write white papers.
• Proficient with performing analysis at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Ability to ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions within constraints.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance before start date.
  • Ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a Federal Government environment.
• Proven track record of integrating security policies with Building Management Systems.
• Familiarity with additional standards and best practices for industrial controls beyond NIST.
• Experience managing hybrid teams and projects.
• Experience with TEMPEST reviews and compliance requirements.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Our Values

Benefits

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

• Paid Time-Off and Holidays
• Retirement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care