System Engineer​/Architect; OT​/ICS Security Clearance

Position: System Engineer/Architect (OT/ICS) with Security Clearance
Summary System Engineer/Architect (OT/ICS) Huntsville, Alabama Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer's core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chronos Operations (CO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation based in Anchorage, AK. Belonging to the Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support (MIOS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Chronos has a culture rooted in integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. Chronos is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, and provides mission-critical services in Advanced Analytics & AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Intelligence.

The System Engineer/Architect (with OT/ICS Focus) will support the MRT-C Lead in identifying and documenting critical infrastructure and developing security architectures for OT/ICS systems. Responsibilities
* Provide Situational Awareness and Mission Analysis, encompassing mission mapping, decomposition, cyberspace terrain mapping, data capture, and iterative assessments, with a precise focus on Task Critical Assets and Defense Critical Infrastructure for Operational Technology in Facility Related Controls and Manufacturing Environments.
* Conducts thorough operational risk assessments to inform decision-makers about overall cyber risk posture, including potential impacts of cyber events on mission objectives and operational readiness.
* Conducts comprehensive analysis and simulation of cyber events, modeling potential impacts to assess mission risk across the organization.
* Oversees and provides guidance on the management of critical data, including inventories and prior assessments.
* Identify, validate, and prioritize Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) supporting mission execution.
* Provide mission assurance leadership for Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Facility-Related Controls and Manufacturing Systems.
* Support the execution of Mission Assurance Assessments (MAAs) and contribute to the Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS).
* Establish a comprehensive process that includes on-site visits, utilization of approved discovery tools, stakeholder partnerships, and leadership engagements, yielding detailed artifacts that define the authorization boundary.
* Develop a knowledge management plan to capture data and deliver business intelligence and data analysis across all functions.
* Conduct vulnerability assessments, implementing security measures like network segmentation and firewalls, and developing security policies in line with industry standards.
* Conduct system operations and maintenance tasks, including maintaining system diagrams, supporting virtual environments, assisting with backup and recovery, and troubleshooting network devices.
* Supporting the MRT-C Lead in identifying and documenting critical infrastructure and developing security architectures for OT/ICS systems.
* Collaborates closely with IT, engineering, and operations teams to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical solutions, safeguarding against cyber threats while maintaining operational efficiency.
* Lead updates and governance of the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) in compliance with JFHQ-DODIN 8600-26 and HQDA EXORD 133-24.
* Supervisory duties as assigned.
* Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field.
* 5+ years of experience in system engineering or architecture, with a focus on OT/ICS environments.
* 2+ years of experience with cybersecurity standards specific to OT/ICS (e.g., NIST 800-82, IEC 62443).
* Must have working knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), IEC 62443, and NERC CIP.
* Must have experience in securing Mission-Ready Terrain-Cyber (MRT-C), Key Terrain-Cyber (KT-C), and various cyber domains (Blue, Red, Gray)
* Certifications like CISSP, Security+, CISM, and CEH. OT/ICS-specific certifications such as GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 (Expert or Certificate Program), CICP, and CSSA are preferred.
* Must have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Understanding of MADSS, EXORD 133-24, and EXORD 8600-26.
* Ability to standardize data capture and metadata tagging; implement secure dashboards that visualize TCA/DCI posture, RMF status, vulnerabilities, and segmentation coverage.
* Familiarity with MARMS, Enterprise Mission Assurance Analysis Portal, and Component Critical Asset Management Systems.
* Proficiency in RMF, cybersecurity risk assessment, and mission-based asset…