Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking an ICS/OT Cybersecurity Engineer in Washington, DC. Key Tasks:
- Develop, implement, and maintain OT/ICS cybersecurity policies and procedures necessary to meet regulatory compliance with regulatory agencies including but not limited to TSA, PHMSA and public service/utility commissions
- Track and enforce compliance with internal policies and procedures
- Perform periodic reviews and exercises to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
- Design, implement, and maintain security controls for ICS/OT environments to meet or exceed applicable codes and standards and regulatory requirements
- Secure OT/ICS network infrastructure and systems
- Deploy and manage a SIEM and other security monitoring tools to continuously monitor the ICS/OT systems for any signs of malicious activities or anomalies
Tasks Within The SIEM Include
- Analyzing security logs, network traffic, and system behavior to detect potential security breaches
- Developing parsers for ingestion
- Developing alerting rules and tuning to reduce false positives
- Developing automation and scripts
- Coordinating with SOC team
Lead And Conduct The Following Types Of Assessments
- Security (using a variety of frameworks)
- Vulnerability
- Against internal policies and procedures
- Lead and conduct pen-tests internally and with 3rd party providers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity preferred
- 3+ years in information security, preferably with a focus on ICS/OT security required
- 0-2 years of performing tasks within a SIEM required
- Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
- Strong understanding of ICS/OT security principles and practices
- Experience implementing security controls in an ICS/OT environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
One Or More Of The Following Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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