Operational Technology Cyber Subject Matter Expert
About The Position
As an Operational Technology Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert at Booz Allen, you will shape OT security across state and local government, civilian agencies, and critical infrastructure sectors. You will advise executive leaders, operational stakeholders, and technology partners on building cyber-resilient environments that address evolving threats while maintaining mission continuity. You will lead the development of OT cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA environments, connected infrastructure, and cyber-physical systems. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will assess operational risks, develop cybersecurity strategies, and architect solutions that strengthen security while supporting operational objectives. You will also work with OT and cybersecurity OEMs, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to evaluate capabilities, influence solution development, and create repeatable offerings for cyber survivability, operational resilience, and mission sustainment. The role includes guiding initiatives involving OT risk assessments, industrial cybersecurity architecture, cyber resilience planning, threat detection and response, secure remote operations, IT/OT convergence, and Zero Trust implementation. You will help clients prepare for and respond to threats, identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies, build strategic partnerships, influence cybersecurity roadmaps, and advance Booz Allen's capabilities across critical infrastructure sectors.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience supporting Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, critical infrastructure, or industrial cybersecurity environments.
- 5+ years of experience conducting OT cybersecurity risk assessments, security architecture reviews, or resilience assessments.
- Experience developing cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, or modernization plans for critical infrastructure, state and local government, or public sector organizations.
- Experience working with OT cybersecurity OEMs and industrial technology providers to evaluate, implement, or integrate cybersecurity capabilities.
- Knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles, cyber-physical systems, ICS/SCADA environments, industrial networking, cyber resilience frameworks, cybersecurity risk management, operational resilience, mission sustainment, and critical infrastructure protection methodologies.
- Ability to develop client-focused OT cybersecurity solutions aligned with security, operational, and business objectives.
- Ability to engage senior client leadership, develop strategic recommendations, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree.
- CISSP, GICSP, CRISC, CISM, or GRID certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing market-facing OT cybersecurity offerings and solutions.
- Experience supporting state and local government cybersecurity modernization programs.
- Experience supporting critical infrastructure sectors including water, transportation, energy, utilities, or smart infrastructure.
- Experience with leading OT security platforms and OEM technologies such as Claroty, Nozomi Networks, Dragos, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Fortinet, or similar technologies.
- Knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals, and Zero Trust principles.
- Ability to support business development, capture efforts, strategic partnerships, and technology alliance programs.
- Secret clearance.
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Systems, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Advanced certifications such as CGRC, TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP, PMP, or GSP.
Responsibilities
- Advise executive leaders, operational stakeholders, and technology partners on OT cybersecurity and cyber resilience.
- Lead the development of OT cybersecurity solutions for ICS, SCADA, connected infrastructure, and cyber-physical systems.
- Assess operational risks and develop cybersecurity strategies and architectures that support operational objectives.
- Work with OT cybersecurity OEMs, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to evaluate emerging capabilities and influence solution development.
- Define and develop repeatable offerings for cyber survivability, operational resilience, and mission sustainment.
- Guide efforts involving OT risk assessments, industrial cybersecurity architecture, cyber resilience planning, threat detection and response, secure remote operations, IT/OT convergence, and Zero Trust.
- Develop strategies to strengthen cyber survivability and sustain operations during disruption or attack.
- Identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies, establish strategic partnerships, and influence cybersecurity roadmaps.
- Engage senior client leadership, develop strategic recommendations, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
