Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Architect/Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 36 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Vulnerability Management
Splunk
Network
Cyber Security
Computer Hardware
Linux Administration
Database Design
Operational Technology
Software Asset Management

Job Details

Job Title: IT - Cyber Security Architect/Engineer III

Location work will be performed: VAO140 - Merrifield, VA - 8403

Job Description: Operational Technology (OT) Asset Visibility and Security Engineer and Database
Candidates must be located in Merrifield VA area. Work will be 100% on-site.

Task Description and any specific requirements:
Technical contributor that will be implementing USPS cybersecurity strategies protecting the digital network, connected assets, hosted applications and data, and employees within the Operational Technology (OT) environment supporting critical USPS mail and package handling systems.Role is also responsible for continuing development and curation of proprietary database system managing asset details of proprietary systems leveraged by automation for identifying assets observed within the environment.
Candidates must have strong demonstrated experience in large enterprise IT environment including 8+ years of OT security experience and application of asset visibility solutions towards OT hardware and software asset management security efforts supporting both OT operations and security efforts including network access control, USB attached device control, vulnerability management, and security event investigation support. Candidates must also have accredited and relevant college degree (computer science, information systems, etc) or congruent work experience. Candidates must also have documented enterprise-based experience as a Forescout CounterAct administrator, and Forescout Engineering certification. Candidates must have documented experience implementing and maintaining proprietary database instances and leveraging them for automation purposes.
Specific technical knowledge, experience, and certifications with relevant tools such as Forescout, Armis Centrix, Splunk use and knowledge object development, Windows and Linux system administration, Database design and implementation.
Candidates would benefit from having relevant technical certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, RHCE, CPTE, or CEH), strong oral and written communication skills, ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, ability to build & maintain schedules and step-by-step action plans; strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the demonstrated ability to positively influence peer organization and key stakeholders.

Experience:
A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years relevant experience.
A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the indiviual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
Typically performs all functional duties independently.

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