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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity... - **Company:** MITRE Corporation - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $158,800.0 - $198,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Emulators, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Ladder Logic, Modbus, Network Monitoring, Real-Time Operating Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber-physical Systems, Software Engineering, Scripting, Cyber Threat Analysis, Tia Portal, Bacnet, Cybercrime, Operational Systems - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gaxgzd ## About the Role + Bachelors in one of the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar technical field. + Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. + Experience in multiple areas listed under Job Responsibilities. + Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. + Experience in OT cybersecurity, OT protocol analysis, and/or process control. + Must be U.S. citizen able to obtain a TS clearance within 1 year of hire. + This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site Preferred Qualifications: + Hands-on experience with programming PLCs, field instrumentation, in an operational or lab environment. + Hands-on experience with configuring industrial networks and maintaining a domain in an operational or lab environment. + Experience designing or modifying OT systems, OT network monitoring, or OT adversary emulation. + Experience with embedded system firmware or real-time operating systems. + Proficiency with scripting and software development language(s) (Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript, etc.) + Familiarity with cybersecurity policies and standards, including: NIST SP 800-82, NERC-CIP, DoD Zero Trust Strategy, IEC 62443. + Familiarity with relevant technologies, such as Operational Technology (OT) Protocols (Modbus, DNP3, ProfiNET, etc.) and related protocols (BACnet, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, etc.) as well as development with OT related tools (ladder logic, IEC 61131, PAC Machine Edition, TIA Portal, etc.) and knowledge of security unique to OT and cyber-physical systems ## Description We are seeking a senior or lead level OT/ICS cybersecurity technical expert with a minimum of 8 years of industry experience or equivalent. This team works closely with our government and critical infrastructure sponsors and their stakeholders to improve the cybersecurity of mission critical operational technology systems. A collaborative approach and interest in building relationships based on an understanding of our sponsors' unique missions, constraints, and opportunities is as important as specific technical skills working within OT environments. We are looking for candidates with both a breadth of cyber experience and a depth of knowledge in one or more areas listed below for direct application to our sponsors' problems: + Working directly with government and critical infrastructure operators to develop requirements for new cyber protection technologies, perform applied research and development activities, develop operational pilots, and assist in transition to operational use. + Developing and operationalizing cyber sensors and analytic architectures to enable more efficient and effective OT cybersecurity operations, threat-hunting, and forensic analysis. Execute technical and programmatic duties in the delivery and integration of cyber technologies into stakeholder environments. + Conducting cyber mission dependency, criticality, mission failure, and adversary cyberattack scenario analyses to inform design of OT resilient architectures. + Researching, developing, operationalizing, evaluating, and improving OT defensive tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for detecting and responding to cyber threats, and ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)