ICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer - TS/SCI Poly

LeidosReston, VA
$107,900 - $195,050Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced ICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer to join their team. This role involves understanding commercial and heavy industrial facilities, and the interoperability of systems managed through Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Building Management Systems (BMS). The candidate will identify and solve complex challenges involving interconnected facility systems. The work is performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment within a government SCIF facility as part of an interdisciplinary team conducting strategic and critical facility analysis with a focus on industrial control systems.

Requirements

  • In-scope and active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline) and relevant professional certifications.
  • 5+ years of experience with industrial control systems and/or complex building management systems.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems.
  • Strong background in control systems and electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • Experience with complex industrial process controls.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior government officials.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
  • Military or defense-related experience.
  • Experience with Rockwell PLCs (or comparable platforms), HMI, and SCADA programming.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley, FactoryTalk View, GE Fanuc, Modicon, Schneider Electric, Siemens S7, DeltaV, Wonderware, and Emerson Ovation.
  • Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
  • Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Video Management Systems, industrial HVAC, and central utility plant operations.
  • Experience with industrial processes in water/wastewater treatment, nuclear facilities, data centers, cogeneration plants, and combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) environments.
  • Experience with complex cooling system design, including cooling towers, chillers, UPS systems, and power monitoring.
  • Cybersecurity and/or penetration testing experience.
  • IT and networking certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CEH, or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with packet capture and network analysis tools, including Wireshark, NetworkMiner, GrassMarlin, SCEPTRE, HELICS, and intrusion detection systems (IDS).

Responsibilities

  • Use tradecraft exploitation tools, intelligence sources, and engineering expertise to characterize selected facilities.
  • Provide engineering insight and technical judgment throughout the characterization process to produce accurate intelligence assessments.
  • Develop formal products and deliverables that meet customer requirements.
  • Support the development of innovative approaches to solve complex engineering challenges.
  • Brief senior officials on capability trends, findings, and analytical assessments.
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