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ICS/SCADA Cyber Engineer

Caplock Security LLC
Posted a day ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Chapel Acres, Fairfax, VA

Salary

$105,000 - $185,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

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  • Caplock Security is hiring an ICS/SCADA Cyber Engineer with a salary not specified, requiring five years of experience in control system network and security design and ten years in information technology management.
  • The role involves implementing NIST security controls, analyzing exploitation methods, and managing the ICS acquisition lifecycle in compliance with federal standards.
  • Key responsibilities include IT/OT security integration, compliance with NIST guidelines, continuous monitoring, and threat assessment of ICS/SCADA components.
  • Candidates must possess a DOD SECRET Clearance, relevant certifications such as Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), and experience in various control systems.
  • This position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract and requires U.S. citizenship.
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Job Summary

Caplock Security is seeking a highly skilled ICS/SCADA Cyber Engineer to apply robust Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) security strategies across specialized critical infrastructure environments. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing NIST security controls, analyzing potential exploitation methods, executing continuous monitoring strategies, and managing the ICS acquisition lifecycle in alignment with federal standards. This position is a contingent hire, with employment dependent upon the successful award of the contract.

Duties

  • IT/OT Security Integration: Apply core IT and OT cybersecurity strategies to protect mission-critical Industrial Control Systems and SCADA infrastructure.
  • Compliance & Framework Alignment: Implement security controls and governance models strictly aligned with NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-82 guidelines.
  • Continuous Monitoring & Threat Assessment: Execute continuous monitoring practices and analyze potential exploitation techniques and attack methods targeting ICS/SCADA components.
  • Lifecycle Acquisition Management: Support and guide security requirements throughout the complete ICS acquisition lifecycle.
Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of experience in control system network and security design.
  • Ten (10) years of practical industry, government and/or consulting experience in information technology management.
  • Ten (10) years of relevant Certification and Accreditation (C&A) experience
  • IT project management experience using various Microsoft tools.
  • Knowledge and experience in managing information technology services and strategies.
  • Experience and broad knowledge of Utility Control System (UCS), Utility Monitoring and Control System (CS), Manufacturing and Distribution, and other types of control systems operating in different modes than ICS such as Emergency Management Systems, Public Safety Communication Systems utilizing system specific protocols, ports, and services.
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) C&A experience
  • DOD Cybersecurity experience
  • Clearance: Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance and be eligible for a minimum of Tier 3 (T3)
  • Certification: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • Additional Required Certification: DoD 8140 / 8570certified (e.g., Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or greater)
Caplock Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position requires an active secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one. U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.



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