Industrial Control Systems (ICS) / SCADA Specialist (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) / SCADA Specialist (Cybersecurity): Protecting mission-critical Operational Technology (OT) and industrial control environments for the Department of Defense with an accent on NIST security controls, vulnerability assessment, and risk management. Focus on implementing cybersecurity strategies, system hardening, and ensuring compliance within complex federal infrastructure.

Location: Must be based in Fort Belvoir, VA

Salary: $105,000 – $185,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a federal contractor providing specialized IT and cybersecurity support for mission-critical government programs.

What you will do

• Implement cybersecurity strategies to protect mission-critical ICS and SCADA environments.
• Apply security controls and governance per NIST SP 800-82 standards.
• Perform continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses.
• Support cybersecurity requirements throughout the complete system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with government personnel to ensure compliance with DoD policies.
• Develop documentation for cybersecurity compliance and accreditation activities.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• Current Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) certification required.
• Current DoD 8140 Workforce Qualification certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in control system network architecture and security design.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT management and C&A/A&A processes.
• Experience securing utility, manufacturing, and public safety control systems.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting DoD ICS or OT environments.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
• Experience with incident response and federal cybersecurity compliance.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Opportunity to support mission-critical national infrastructure programs.