System Engineer/Architect (OT/ICS)

Chenega Corporation • Huntsville, AL

3h

About The Position

System Engineer/Architect (OT/ICS)
Huntsville, Alabama
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Chronos Operations (CO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation based in Anchorage, AK. Belonging to the Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support (MIOS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Chronos has a culture rooted in integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. Chronos is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, and provides mission-critical services in Advanced Analytics & AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Intelligence.
The System Engineer/Architect (with 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 computer science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system engineering or architecture, with a focus on OT/ICS environments.
• 2+ years of experience with cybersecurity standards specific to OT/ICS (e.g., NIST 800-82, IEC 62443).
• Must have working knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), IEC 62443, and NERC CIP.
• Must have experience in securing Mission-Ready Terrain-Cyber (MRT-C), Key Terrain-Cyber (KT-C), and various cyber domains (Blue, Red, Gray)
• Must have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Understanding of MADSS, EXORD 133-24, and EXORD 8600-26.
• Ability to standardize data capture and metadata tagging; implement secure dashboards that visualize TCA/DCI posture, RMF status, vulnerabilities, and segmentation coverage.
• Familiarity with MARMS, Enterprise Mission Assurance Analysis Portal, and Component Critical Asset Management Systems.
• Proficiency in RMF, cybersecurity risk assessment, and mission-based asset identification.
• Ability to assess mission-critical dependencies and develop actionable risk mitigation strategies.
• Technical depth in ICS/OT security, strong leadership, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and operational/mission stakeholders.
• Understanding and applying DoDD 3020.45 (Mission Assurance Construct) and risk management methodologies.
• Experience with network security technologies, scripting, and relevant industry standards like NIST and IEC 62443.
• Ability to manage, lead, and supervise others.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex threat data.
• Strong knowledge of current cybersecurity trends and hacker methodologies.
• Proficient in threat intelligence platforms and tools.
• Effective communication skills for information between various functional disciplines, as well as strong briefing skills with senior customer and corporate leadership.
• Proven leadership skills, including working in a team environment, fostering communication, listening to teammates' concerns, and reconciling internal issues or differences.
• Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability.
• Good work ethic and active desire to learn.
• Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to encourage collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications like CISSP, Security+, CISM, and CEH. OT/ICS-specific certifications such as GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 (Expert or Certificate Program), CICP, and CSSA are preferred.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK matrix for ICS, IT/OT convergence, and virtualization/container technologies can also be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide Situational Awareness and Mission Analysis, encompassing mission mapping, decomposition, cyberspace terrain mapping, data capture, and iterative assessments, with a precise focus on Task Critical Assets and Defense Critical Infrastructure for Operational Technology in Facility Related Controls and Manufacturing Environments.
• Conducts thorough operational risk assessments to inform decision-makers about overall cyber risk posture, including potential impacts of cyber events on mission objectives and operational readiness.
• Conducts comprehensive analysis and simulation of cyber events, modeling potential impacts to assess mission risk across the organization.
• Oversees and provides guidance on the management of critical data, including inventories and prior assessments.
• Identify, validate, and prioritize Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) supporting mission execution.
• Provide mission assurance leadership for Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Facility-Related Controls and Manufacturing Systems.
• Support the execution of Mission Assurance Assessments (MAAs) and contribute to the Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS).
• Establish a comprehensive process that includes on-site visits, utilization of approved discovery tools, stakeholder partnerships, and leadership engagements, yielding detailed artifacts that define the authorization boundary.
• Develop a knowledge management plan to capture data and deliver business intelligence and data analysis across all functions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, implementing security measures like network segmentation and firewalls, and developing security policies in line with industry standards.
• Conduct system operations and maintenance tasks, including maintaining system diagrams, supporting virtual environments, assisting with backup and recovery, and troubleshooting network devices.
• Supporting the MRT-C Lead in identifying and documenting critical infrastructure and developing security architectures for OT/ICS systems.
• Collaborates closely with IT, engineering, and operations teams to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical solutions, safeguarding against cyber threats while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Lead updates and governance of the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) in compliance with JFHQ-DODIN 8600-26 and HQDA EXORD 133-24.
• Supervisory duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
• Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level