OT & Defense Cybersecurity Engineer

EEOC

Cybersecurity Engineer managing security for Operational Technology and Defense Critical Infrastructure at Booz Allen. Leading initiatives, providing expert guidance, and ensuring resilience against cyber threats.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,900 - $266,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary technical authority on cybersecurity for Operational Technology (OT) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) systems
Provide expert guidance on securing industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA environments, and mission-critical defense assets
Advise leadership and engineering teams on compliance, risk management, and advanced threat mitigation strategies
Maintain situational awareness of evolving OT-specific cyber threats, attack methodologies, and adversary capabilities
Lead technical and strategic initiatives to ensure resilience and security of defense-critical operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, risk management, cyber operations, governance, or compliance
7+ years of experience securing Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI), or SCADA systems
5+ years of experience leading teams
Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or Incident Response playbooks
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree
Security+ Certification
Experience working in ARNG, Army, or DoD/DOW environments (Nice to have)
Ability to effectively convey technical issues or risks to senior leadership (Nice to have)
Master's degree (Nice to have)
Advanced Cybersecurity Certifications such as CISSP, ISSAP, ISSEP, CASP+, or SecurityX (Nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health
Life
Disability
Financial
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityinformation assurancerisk managementcyber operationsgovernancecomplianceIndustrial Control Systems (ICS)Operational Technology (OT)SCADA systemsincident response

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstrategic initiativetechnical guidancesituational awareness

Certifications

Security+CISSPISSAPISSEPCASP+SecurityX