Operational Technology Cyber Subject Matter Expert

Operational Technology Cyber Subject Matter Expert

The Opportunity:

America's critical infrastructure, public services, and operational environments are undergoing unprecedented digital transformation. As organizations modernize industrial operations and integrate connected technologies, cybersecurity has become a mission-critical component of operational resilience. Securing these environments requires more than technical controls. It requires strategic leadership that balances cyber risk, operational reliability, safety, and mission sustainment.

As an OT Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert at Booz Allen, you'll help shape the future of Operational Technology (OT) security across state and local government, civilian agencies, and critical infrastructure sectors. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders, operational stakeholders, and technology partners, helping organizations build cyber-resilient environments that withstand evolving threats while maintaining mission continuity.

You'll lead the development of innovative OT cybersecurity solutions that address the unique challenges of industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA environments, connected infrastructure, and cyber-physical systems. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you'll assess operational risks, develop cybersecurity strategies, and architect solutions that strengthen security while supporting operational objectives.

We need a strategic leader who can bridge cybersecurity, operations, and business outcomes. You'll partner with leading OT and cybersecurity OEMs, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to evaluate emerging capabilities, influence solution development, and bring innovative technologies to clients facing complex cybersecurity challenges. You'll help define and develop repeatable solution offerings that address cyber survivability, operational resilience, and mission sustainment across critical infrastructure and public sector environments.

This is an opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that help state and local governments and critical infrastructure operators improve visibility, resilience, and response capabilities across operational environments. You'll guide efforts involving OT risk assessments, industrial cybersecurity architecture, cyber resilience planning, threat detection and response, secure remote operations, IT/OT convergence, and Zero Trust implementation within operational environments.

You'll help clients prepare for and respond to evolving threats by developing strategies that strengthen cyber survivability and ensure continued operations during disruption or attack. As a recognized OT cybersecurity leader, you'll identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies, establish strategic partnerships, influence cybersecurity roadmaps, and advance Booz Allen's capabilities across critical infrastructure sectors.

Work with us as we protect and advance the operational systems, public services, and critical infrastructure that communities depend on every day.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience supporting Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, critical infrastructure, or industrial cybersecurity environments
• 5+ years of experience conducting OT cybersecurity risk assessments, security architecture reviews, or resilience assessments
• Experience developing cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, or modernization plans for critical infrastructure, state and local government, or public sector organizations
• Experience working with OT cybersecurity OEMs and industrial technology providers to evaluate, implement, or integrate cybersecurity capabilities
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles, cyber-physical systems, ICS/SCADA environments, industrial networking, and cyber resilience frameworks, and cybersecurity risk management, operational resilience, mission sustainment, and critical infrastructure protection methodologies
• Ability to develop client-focused OT cybersecurity solutions that align security, operational, and business objectives
• Ability to engage senior client leadership, develop strategic recommendations, and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• CISSP, GICSP, CRISC, CISM, or GRID certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience developing market-facing OT cybersecurity offerings and solutions
• Experience supporting state and local government cybersecurity modernization programs
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure sectors including water, transportation, energy, utilities, or smart infrastructure
• Experience with leading OT security platforms and OEM technologies such as Claroty, Nozomi Networks, Dragos, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Fortinet, or similar technologies
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals, and Zero Trust principles
• Ability to support business development, capture efforts, strategic partnerships, and technology alliance programs
• Secret clearance
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Systems, Public Policy, or related field
• Advanced certifications such as CGRC, TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP, PMP, or GSP

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.