Operational Technology Cyber Subject Matter Expert

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

5d•$112,800 - $257,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an OT Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert at Booz Allen, you will shape Operational Technology (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 withstand 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 across multidisciplinary teams, you will assess operational risks, develop cybersecurity strategies, and architect solutions that strengthen security while supporting operational objectives. The role involves partnering with OT and cybersecurity OEMs, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to evaluate emerging capabilities, influence solution development, and create repeatable offerings for cyber survivability, operational resilience, and mission sustainment. You will lead or guide work 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 also identify opportunities for emerging technologies, strategic partnerships, and cybersecurity roadmaps across critical infrastructure sectors.

Requirements

10+ years of experience supporting OT, 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 such as water, transportation, energy, utilities, or smart infrastructure.
Experience with 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 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 capabilities and influence solution development.
Develop repeatable solution offerings addressing cyber survivability, operational resilience, and mission sustainment.
Guide OT risk assessments, industrial cybersecurity architecture, cyber resilience planning, threat detection and response, secure remote operations, IT/OT convergence, and Zero Trust implementation.
Develop strategies to strengthen cyber survivability and maintain operations during disruptions or attacks.
Identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies, establish strategic partnerships, influence cybersecurity roadmaps, and advance Booz Allen capabilities.
Engage senior client leadership, develop strategic recommendations, and lead multidisciplinary teams.