Water Infrastructure Cybersecurity Analyst

Overview

Employer Industry: Cybersecurity and IT Risk Management

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $97,750
• Opportunity to support mission-critical cybersecurity work protecting U.S. drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with real-world IT and OT cybersecurity environments
• Training and mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment

• Use a web-based cybersecurity platform to identify internet-exposed and vulnerable IT and OT assets at drinking water and wastewater utilities
• Conduct regular cybersecurity vulnerability scanning of water utility systems, including IT environments and Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
• Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential security risks
• Prepare clear, well-organized reports summarizing assets, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts for government customers
• Monitor and assess emerging cybersecurity threats relevant to water sector OT systems

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or computer science
• 0–2 years of experience, education, or training in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field
• Understanding of network fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, basic routing and switching)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for documenting technical findings
• U.S. citizenship required

• CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent foundational IT certification
• Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-series, or CISA guidance
• Coursework with industrial control systems or critical infrastructure cybersecurity
• Additional certifications (or progress toward), such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC GICSP

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