Senior Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Engineer

Requisition ID: 280260

• Relocation Authorized: National – Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Ogden, UT

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is on the Northrop Grumman Corp. team preparing to deliver the U.S. Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) system of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. GBSD is a vital U.S. Air Force program designed to modernize the nation’s aging force of inter-continental ballistic missiles, which make up the ground element of the nuclear deterrent. As part of the Northrop Grumman GBSD nationwide team, Bechtel will provide launch system design, construction, and integrations.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and plan specifications for operational technology (OT) cyber design for large projects. You will lead the design, development, and implementation of control system components, and security controls and enhancements. Your expertise will help ensure a highly available and secure environment that meets standards and government cyber security mandates.

This position is for a Senior Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Engineer to coordinate the development and delivery of engineering products which meet cybersecurity requirements and controls. The OT Cyber Engineer will serve as the working-level interface with the Partner’s Cybersecurity Program, Project Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Engineering in the design engineering process; coordinating activities and deliverables with multiple functions and disciplines as well as with internal and external stakeholders as required. The individual is required to have a good knowledge of Bechtel and industry’s OT/ICS governance frameworks, practices, and policies. Additionally, the ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and can be the “face” of Bechtel, promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values, to external partners including vendors, construction companies, and other subcontractors. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. This role will specifically support the USAF Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.#LI-TN1

Major Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for executing OT Cyber engineering work assignments concerned with specialized unique engineering requirements in a DoD NIST 800-37 framework. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, and may involve development of novel concepts, approaches, and solutions. The OT Cyber engineer will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the design and verification of the facility OT cybersecurity requirements. The position will be responsible for developing key systems engineering documents and must have a broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, and design criteria pertinent to engineering and construction.

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard OT Cyber engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications​
• Participates in the design, development and modification of control system components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)​
• Coordinates work and collaborates with other engineering disciplines​
• Coordinates OT Cyber engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups​
• Prepares conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals
• Provides technical assistance to other OT Cyber personnel and interacts with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards​
• Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project OT Cyber requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
• Supports the implementation of necessary security controls and enhancements on the control systems, as well as reviewing and evaluating cybersecurity implementation as part of a NIST RMF compliance program
• Works closely with I&D and other cybersecurity professionals to achieve a common goal
• Ensures a highly available and secure environment that meets the government mandated cyber security requirements in accordance with appropriate standards

· Business trips required as needed to facilitate the flow-down of requirements.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS from a US accredited institution in Cybersecurity, Operational Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline, with at least 8-10 years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• US citizenship is required per contract requirement.
• Possess or ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret/TS security clearance.
• Meets Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8570 IA Technical/Management Level 2 Requirements, such as Security+ CE, CISSP, CGRC/CAP, CCNA (or ability to obtain within 6 months)· Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Experience with one or more cybersecurity program standards (NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-82, IEC/ISA 62443)
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.
• Experience with cybersecurity / security controls requirements and design specification, risk-based assessment, and implementation.
• Hands-on Microsoft Office programs and other computer programs.
• Necessary skills to present technical subjects with competence and confidence.
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills. Ability to articulate ideas and write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to execute work independently.
• Experience in implementing one or more cybersecurity program standards (NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-82, IEC/ISA 62443, NEI 08-09 (Reg. Guide 5.72))
• Ability to collaborate and maintain solid working relationships with peers internal and external to the project and the NS&E organization.
• Communication and interpersonal skills that enables both independent and/or team approach to assigned technical work tasks.
• Experience supporting OT/ICS design engineering, startup, and operations.
• Working knowledge of OT/ICS systems architecture concepts, configurations, and standards.
• Familiar with Bechtel standard programs.
• Familiar with Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs) and their application to projects.
• Knowledge of design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPS).
• Experience implementing/reviewing cyber security related plans, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with cybersecurity concepts and principles, TCP/IP networking, and Windows systems.
• Experience managing critical systems and digital asset lists.
• Experience performing risk-based security controls assessments.
• Professional Engineer License

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