Operational Technology Specialist Basic

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Other

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity, Operational Technology (OT), Security System

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking an Operational Technology Specialist Basic to assist on the Enterprise Network Operational Technology Solution Support. This position is fully remote set up with occasional travel.

As an Operational Technology Specialist, you will be responsible for the tasks assigned to you by work orders, incidents, change requests, or other work requests to complete assigned tasks.

HOW A CYBER SECURITY ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Ability to evaluate operational technology (OT) systems, and to interface with other information technology (IT) and OT equipment and systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot bottlenecks and propose recommendations for their elimination and make recommendations for system improvements that will result in optimization of development and/or maintenance efforts.

• Ability to analyze and suggest recommended improvements to the OT system programs and systems to meet industry standards and best practices. OT systems include, but are not limited to, Utility Monitoring and Control Systems (UMCS), Electronic Security Systems (ESS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Fire and Emergency Services Systems, Fuels Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Fuels Dispensing, Tank Gauging systems, Material Handling systems, and all other DLA OT control systems having automated operational control functions.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• CLEARANCE: Public Trust (Sensitivity Level: IT-II) with a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check (NACLC)

• CERTIFICATION(S): DoD Approved 8570 IAM Level II Baseline Certification

• YEAR’S EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of relevant experience supporting IT/OT systems, including network implementation & segmentation, firewalls, operational field devices, IT/OT systems and end user devices.

• TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• ---- Experience with various vendors and types of OT systems, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and network protocols.

• ---- Experience with Cybersecurity standards, best practices for OT systems, evaluating security vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies and how to integrate them, and developing policy and procedure for DoD risk management framework requirements.

• ---- Possession of excellent research and analytical skills. 

• ---- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays 

The likely salary range for this position is $80,750 - $109,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans