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Chronos Operations, LLC•Huntsville, ON

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The System Engineer/Architect (OT/ICS Focus) will support the MRT-C Lead in identifying and documenting critical infrastructure and developing security architectures for OT/ICS systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Information Assurance, or a related technical field with 7+ years of experience in mission impact analysis, critical infrastructure protection, and cyber compliance; OR a Master’s degree with 5+ years of the equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience in military mission analysis, specifically working with Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C), resilient C5IM capabilities, and critical asset correlation (KT-C).
Direct, hands-on experience securing Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) using established cybersecurity standards (such as NIST SP 800-82 and IEC 62443).
Must have valid US passport.
Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
Successfully pass background and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Active DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or III baseline certifications (such as CISSP, CISM, or GSLC) are highly preferred.
Technical certifications that demonstrate depth in auditing or hands-on defense (such as CEH, GCIH, or GRID for industrial control systems).
Prior experience leading assessments aligned with JFHQ-DODIN 8600-26, HQDA EXORD 133-24, and the overarching DoD Mission Assurance Construct (DoDD 3020.45).
Advanced skill in interpreting complex operational environments, identifying mission-critical systems, and assessing cyber terrain vulnerabilities.
Familiarity with the Department of Defense mobilization process and the operational footprint of Mobilization Force Generation Installations (MFGIs) supporting force projection
Expertise in process decomposition, analyzing complex operational workflows, and translating intricate procedures into clear, structured visual process flows.
Proven experience conducting threat, vulnerability, adversary likelihood, and mission impact risk analyses.
Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel, Visio, Project, or equivalent project management, data analysis, and technical diagramming tools.
Deep technical understanding of DoW Mission Assurance directives, including DoDD 3020.45, HQDA EXORD 133-24, and JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26.
Ability to standardize operational data capture, implement secure metadata tagging, and build secure dashboards visualizing TCA/DCI posture, vulnerabilities, and network segmentation.
Direct familiarity with DoD systems of record, including MARMS, the Enterprise Mission Assurance Analysis Portal (EMAAP), and Component Critical Asset Management Systems.
Proficiency in cybersecurity risk assessments, defense compliance, and mission-based asset identification.
Proven ability to analyze mission-critical dependencies and develop actionable, strategic risk mitigation plans.
Technical depth in ICS/OT security, with the leadership capability to bridge technical findings to non-technical operational and mission stakeholders.
Experience utilizing network security technologies, scripting, and industry standards such as NIST SP 800-82 and IEC 62443.
Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework for ICS, IT/OT convergence, and virtualization or containerization technologies.
Strong knowledge of contemporary cybersecurity trends, adversary threat intelligence, and modern hacker methodologies.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver complex technical briefings to senior military, customer, and corporate leadership.
Demonstrated team leadership skills, with a focus on fostering collaboration, reconciling internal issues, and driving continuous improvement.
Proven ability to process complex data sets to solve challenging problems and make sound operational decisions under pressure.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to effectively prioritize tasks and meet strict mission deadlines.
Ability to work highly independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining active collaboration within a broader team environment.
Must meet and maintain minimum security clearance requirements (Active TS/SCI).
Ability to work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the mission.
Ability to work non-standard hours (nights, weekends, holidays) and travel up to 20% annually to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required by the mission.

Responsibilities

Provide Situational Awareness and Mission Analysis by leading MRT-C/cyberspace terrain mapping, data capture, and mission-based risk assessments to identify cyber terrain vulnerabilities and operational dependencies.
Identify, Validate, and Prioritize Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) through critical asset dependency analysis, mission decomposition, and the maintenance of Asset Defense Plans (ADPs) and Operational Risk Assessments (ORAs).
Provide leadership for Operational Technology (OT) environments (FRCS/ICS), supporting the execution of Mission Assurance Assessments (MAAs) and contributing directly to the Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS).
Establish, govern, and execute a comprehensive environment discovery and assessment process, encompassing on-site facility assessments, tool oversight, and active coordination between mission owners, technical stakeholders, and senior leadership.
Lead compliance and tool governance by ensuring the maintenance of system authorization boundaries, aligning activities with RMF and DoD directives, and managing the teams use of Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) per JFHQ-DODIN 8600-26 and HQDA EXORD 133-24.
Help develop and execute a data-driven knowledge management strategy to capture system/risk data, deliver actionable threat intelligence, and provide strategic recommendations, briefings, and white papers to executive-level leadership.
Other duties as assigned.