Information Operational Technology Analyst
Information Operational Technology Analyst
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Job Description
General Summary:
The Senior IT / OT Analyst serves as a critical asset in supporting the Army customer directly interfacing with government customer stakeholders and crossfunctional teams. The ideal candidate brings robust expertise in Zero Trust architecture Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM) principles Voice modernization initiatives IPv6 implementation Windows 11 migration strategies and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes tailored to Army and DoD environments. This role requires an understanding of IT/OT best practices the RMF lifecycle organizational leadership and a working knowledge of policy development and analysis of laws directives and regulations as well as firsthand experience in Information Technology practices within the Army environment. Additionally this position demands knowledge and experience in Operational Technology (OT) and Control Systems architecture. The candidate possesses the ability to review analyze and interpret assessments from teams like Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs) and Black Start Exercises (BSEs) and present findings to senior leadership in a clear actionable format. This is a hybrid position and requires travel.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
CIO Experience & Strategic Planning:
- Collaborates with senior leadership to align IT/OT and Information Technology strategy with broader organizational goals.
- Collaborates with IT / OT stakeholders and system owners to seamlessly integrate information technology initiatives into IT and OT infrastructure ensuring alignment with organizational goals and security standards.
- Supports and coordinates the planning and implementation of the Armys transition to IPv6 for IT / OT under the organizations purview.
- Supports the Windows 11 migration developing secure migration roadmaps that minimize operational disruptions for Control Systems in their environment while adhering to DoD standards.
- Leads and supports the design implementation and optimization of IT/OT strategies to safeguard organizational assets including IT infrastructure Operational Technology (OT) systems applications and sensitive data.
- Advises stakeholders how to implement and optimize Zero Trust principles to ensure continuous verification leastprivilege access and realtime threat mitigation across IT and OT infrastructures.
- Provides guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and staff.
Risk Management & Compliance:
- Consults with system owners to review risk assessments for IT and OT systems identify vulnerabilities and provide governancefocused recommendations for mitigation strategies in compliance with RMF and NIST standards.
- Supports system owners within the IT / OT community by providing guidance on integrating cybersecurity and IT initiatives into their systems ensuring compliance with organizational standards and security best practices.
- Works closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with RMF standards and requirements in accordance with organizational guidelines.
Policy Development & Regulatory Analysis:
- Develops reviews and analyzes policies with an emphasis in IT / OT ensuring alignment with applicable laws directives and regulations while addressing the unique information technology and operational requirements of both environments.
- Stays current on evolving legal and regulatory requirements including DoD and Armyspecific standards and ensures organizational compliance with federal information technologyrelated laws and directives.
- Develops and supports initiatives to integrate Zero Trust IPv6 and Windows 11 strategies into the Armys Operational Technology and IT environment ensuring alignment with security objectives.
- Shapes the design and informs the implementation of ICAM frameworks to ensure secure identity lifecycle management and access control policies across IT and OT systems.
- Leverages ICAM principles to enhance identity governance multifactor authentication (MFA) and rolebased access for personnel and systems.
- Ensures alignment of ICAM initiatives from Army policies and DoD directives to the OT environment.
Security Documentation & Reporting:
- Provides clear concise reports on risk posture to senior leadership.
Incident Response & Mitigation:
- Supports and advises system owners in responding to security incidents across IT and OT environments offering guidance on the development of incident response protocols and procedures.
- Assists with reviewing and analyzing postevent analyses and recommendations to enhance the security posture and resilience across IT and OT environments.
- Develops and refines incident response protocols incorporating lessons learned into Armywide cybersecurity practices.
Assessment Analysis & Presentation:
- Analyzes assessments and findings from Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs) Black Start Exercises and other relevant IT/OT assessments.
- Provides a comprehensive analysis of the sowhat of these assessments highlighting key takeaways risks and recommendations for improvement.
- Presents findings in a clear concise presentation format to senior leadership ensuring the leadership team is informed and equipped to make strategic decisions based on these analyses.
Collaboration with CrossFunctional Teams:
- Partners with stakeholders and teams to implement IT/OT best practices across all levels of the program.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
