Control Systems Cybersecurity (CSC) Specialist

at Amyx, Inc
Published October 5, 2019
Location Falls Church, VA
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Overview

Amyx is seeking to hire an Industrial Control Sytem (ICS) Supervisory Control and Data Acqusition (SCADA) Specialist in a remote location to support Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Automated Material Handling Equipment (AMHE) Technical and Cybersecurity Support. The Control Systems Cybersecurity specialist shall have a minimum of five years’ experience in control system network and security design.

Responsibilities

Amyx is seeking to hire a Control Systems Cybersecurity Specialist who must have demonstrated knowledge and experience applying Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) security strategies such as the application of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security controls, exploitation techniques and methods, continuous monitoring, and ICS acquisition life cycle as outlined in the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-82 (Current version).

The CSC Specialist must also possess broad knowledge of and experience in the following areas:

Manufacturing and Distribution:

Manufacturing can be categorized into process-based and discrete-based processes; 1) Continuous processes associated with fuel, steam, and other types of flows such as logistic distributions of solid material; 2) Batch processes, distinct steps – conducted on quantity of material leading to a finished product like food manufacturing and distribution as an example.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Five (5) years of relevant experience
  • Certification meeting DOD 8570.01 IAM level III
  • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • Ten years of practical industry, government and/or consulting experience in information technology management.
  • IT project management experience using various Microsoft tools
  • Knowledge and experience in managing information technology services and strategies.
  • Proficiency in basic analytical software such as Microsoft Excel and Access, proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, to include Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
  • Required to be eligible for an IT II upon assignment.
  • Ten (10) years of relevant Certification and Accreditation (C&A) experience
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) C&A experience
  • DOD IA experience

Amyx is an Equal Opportunity employer. Amyx is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. Every qualified applicant receives focused consideration for employment and no one is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Amyx complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Equal Opportunity Employer- Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Amyx is an E-Verify employer.

Amyx proudly and proactively takes affirmative action to advance employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.