OT/ICS Cybersecurity Engineer
KeyLogic is hiring an OT/ICS Cybersecurity Engineer in Washington, DC to assess cyber risks in operational technology and industrial control systems, tailor RMF controls, and design secure architecture and modernization roadmaps for defense missions. Requires an active Top Secret clearance, 9+ years of systems engineering, and IAT Level III.
- Compensation
- $170K / yr
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant IT discipline
- Active Top Secret Clearance or higher
- 9+ years of systems engineering experience
- Experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives
- Knowledge of operational technology and industrial control systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- IAT Level III certification
Nice to have
- Experience supporting cyber authorization or RMF activities for mission-sensitive OT, weapon-system, or ICS environments
- Experience with DoW OT environments
- Cybersecurity certifications
- Familiarity with Zero Trust and industrial cybersecurity frameworks
- Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) certification
- CSSP Analyst and/or CSSP Infrastructure Support certification
Full description
KeyLogic is seeking an OT/ICS Cybersecurity Engineer to support assessment, protection, and modernization of operational technology and industrial control system environments. This role will evaluate cybersecurity risks, develop secure architecture recommendations, and support implementation of resilient OT security strategies.
What You'll Deliver
· OT/Weapons/ICS cyber-risk assessment methods and RMF-tailoring recommendations.
· Architecture and risk mitigation recommendations.
· Cyber resilience strategies for operational environments.
· Security modernization roadmaps.
· Technical guidance supporting mission assurance.
What You'll Do
· Assess OT and ICS systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
· Analyze risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
· Tailor RMF controls and test strategies where standard baselines do not directly fit operational technology.
· Support secure architecture design and modernization planning.
· Evaluate impacts of emerging threats on operational technology environments.
· Collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering stakeholders.
· Support compliance and security assessment activities.
· Develop technical reports and recommendations.
· Evaluate cybersecurity risks associated with emerging autonomy, AI-enabled operational technologies, and industrial control system modernization initiatives.
Required Education
· Bachelor's degree in a relevant IT discipline.
Required Qualifications
· Active Top Secret Clearance or higher.
· 9+ years of systems engineering experience.
· Experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives.
· Knowledge of operational technology and industrial control systems.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· IAT Level III required.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience supporting cyber authorization or RMF activities for mission-sensitive OT, weapon-system, or ICS environments.
· Experience with DoW OT environments.
· Cybersecurity certifications.
· Familiarity with Zero Trust and industrial cybersecurity frameworks.
· Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) preferred
· CSSP Analyst and/or CSSP Infrastructure Support would be very valuable.