Senior OT Cybersecurity Lead

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 3+ years supporting Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), critical infrastructure, or data center environments Hands-on experience leading RMF (Risk Management Framework) and ATO (Authority to Operate) efforts for federal government systems Strong understanding of NIST RMF, NIST 800-53 security controls, system categorization, controls implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring Experience serving as a cybersecurity lead, architect, or technical authority responsible for security governance and compliance Experience defining security architectures, system boundaries, control inheritance strategies, and evidence collection processes Ability to develop and manage POA&Ms, remediation roadmaps, and corrective action plans Experience working directly with federal stakeholders, ISSOs, ISSMs, Authorizing Officials, and security assessors Strong knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles including network segmentation, asset visibility, monitoring, incident response, and operational resiliency Experience establishing cybersecurity governance, policies, procedures, and operational processes for new programs or environments Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to brief technical and executive stakeholders

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

CISSP, CAP, CISM, GSLC, GICSP, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications Previous experience supporting the Social Security Administration (SSA) Experience standing up a cybersecurity program from the ground up Experience securing operational technology in data center, utility, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments Familiarity with CISA OT guidance and Zero Trust Architecture initiatives Experience selecting, evaluating, and implementing cybersecurity toolsets for monitoring and compliance Knowledge of OT security platforms such as Nozomi Networks, Claroty, Dragos, Tenable.ot, Microsoft Defender for IoT, or similar solutions Experience supporting federal audits and security assessments Experience with continuous diagnostics and monitoring (CDM) programs Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related discipline

Job Description

Primary technical and RMF/ATO workstream lead; responsible for OT cybersecurity architecture, controls tailoring, system boundary inputs, evidence mapping, POA&M support, and technical quality.

Pay range for this position is $65 - $75/hr