Senior ICS/OT Cyber Manager

Peraton is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Cyber Manager specializing in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Threat Intelligence. This role is crucial to enhancing our cybersecurity operations by providing expert intelligence support to Hunt and Incident Response teams. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating threats to ICS environments and critical infrastructure.

Additionally, the role involves coordinating travel to impacted entities for on-site threat mitigation and offering Subject Matter Expert (SME) support during critical incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of ICS-specific threat intelligence programs tailored to the needs of Hunt and Incident Response teams.
• Provide expert guidance in analyzing ICS/OT threats and vulnerabilities, including malware, APTs, and insider threats specific to critical infrastructure systems.
• Actively monitor and assess the threat landscape, ensuring the team is informed on the latest ICS/OT vulnerabilities, exploits, and tactics used by adversaries.
• Collaborate with Hunt and Incident Response teams to enhance threat detection and mitigation strategies for ICS/OT environments.
• Coordinate and manage travel logistics for cybersecurity response teams to affected entities during significant incidents, ensuring timely deployment and effective response.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during threat hunting, forensic analysis, and incident response engagements, with a focus on ICS/OT environments.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and impacted entities.
• Develop and deliver reports, briefings, and presentations to leadership on ICS threat intelligence trends, incidents, and mitigation strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with evolving ICS technologies, attack vectors, and defense mechanisms to ensure proactive threat management.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., SOC, Vulnerability Management, Engineering) to implement and refine ICS defense strategies.

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Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years specializing in ICS environments and threat intelligence.
• In-depth knowledge of ICS and OT (Operational Technology) security, including SCADA, PLCs, DCS, and other industrial systems.
• Proven experience working with Hunt and Incident Response teams in high-stakes environments.
• Strong understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) targeting ICS systems.
• Experience with threat intelligence tools and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, STIX/TAXII, etc.).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex ICS-related cyber threats to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to travel on short notice to provide on-site support during cyber incidents.
• U.S. citizenship required. 
• TS/SCI security clearance and current DHS SCI/EOD.

Preferred Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP).
• Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Certified ICS Cybersecurity Professional (ICS2).

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.