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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Industrial Control System Specialist - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $191K/yr

2+ years exp

NSA is in need of skilled/experienced Industrial Control System (ICS) Specialists/Engineers to ensure the proper operation and cybersecurity of NSA's and Department of Defense (DoD) ICS, from concept to operation. The role involves supporting various technical areas related to ICS and requires a diverse skill set in power control, networking, and IT management.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support for Industrial Control Systems requires a variety of skills

The successful candidate shall have knowledge/skills in at least one of the following areas and the drive and passion to master many of these functions:

ICS Power Control and Operational Technology (OT) devices

Provide support in the area of electrical power control and monitoring systems also known as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems

The candidate should be knowledgeable about or interested in learning about electrical power systems, configuring Schweitzer protective relays, oversight of ICS commissioning, integrating power devices into Real-Time Automation Controllers (RTAC) as well as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programming

Knowledge of the protocols used by these devices, including mirrored bits, Modbus, DNP3, and SNMP, is desired

ICS Building Automation - Provide support to a variety of technical areas that include HVAC and chilled water distribution systems, coordination of utility outages that impact the ICS and to minimize disruptions to mission systems and support of the ICS installation and oversight of ICS commissioning

Knowledge or interest in learning about the field of building automation and the variety of components used by such systems is preferred

This includes devices such as Direct Digital Controls (DDC), DDC Logic, seniors, and end devices such as, but not limited to Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), dampers, actuators, and valves

Networking Technologies - The candidate should be knowledgeable about or interested in learning about configuring and troubleshooting Cisco switches and routers

Knowledge of and experience in routing protocols, Port Security, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Domain Authentication, and VLANs is desired

Additionally, knowledge of best security practices is desired

Firewalls - The candidate should be knowledgeable about or interested in learning about Cisco firewalls, including Firewall Management Center (FMC) for deployment and management of firewalls

Information Technology (IT) Management - The candidate should be knowledgeable about or interested in learning about Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Microsoft Active Directory (AD), and similar tools used for managing access controls, patch deployments, configuring policies, troubleshooting application issues, and developing/deploying software images

Network Security - The candidate should be knowledgeable about or interested in learning about multiple topics including, but not limited to, System Information and Event Management (SIEM), including creating anomalies alert dashboards; management of Antivirus (AV) and malware protection; access controls to include Identification, Authentication, Authorization, and Accountability (IAAA), as well as Multifactor Authentication (MFA); cybersecurity framework and policies; Network Discovery and asset management; Network Intrusion Prevention and Detection Systems (IPS/IDS); ICS/SCADA network protocol and vulnerability analysis; ICS/SCADA recovery & mitigation and signature development and implementation; and network penetration testing

A working knowledge of assessment and analytic tools and techniques is a plus

In addition, the candidate shall adapt work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, emergencies or unexpected challenges

Have the ability to articulate viewpoints and answers to customers, peers, and supervisors in an effective manner, both written and orally

Identify and analyze technical issues, report, document, and attend project status briefings

Knowledgeable with calendar scheduling, MS Outlook, MS Word/Excel and office equipment such as copiers, printers and scanners

Qualification

Industrial Control SystemsCybersecuritySCADA SystemsNetworking TechnologiesBuilding AutomationCisco RoutersMicrosoft Active DirectoryNetwork SecurityCustomer ServiceResilienceAccountabilityEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsContinual Learning

Required

Degree must be in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related STEM field (for example, Building Automation Systems, Control Systems, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Security)

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: industrial or commercial control systems; information technology or information systems; or in the operation, maintenance, design, or modification of facilities-related control systems

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL: Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience

FULL PERFORMANCE: Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience

SENIOR: Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph