Operational Technology Cyber Subject Matter Expert

Job Number: R0251626

About the role

America's critical infrastructure, public services, and operational environments are undergoing unprecedented digital transformation. As organizations modernize industrial operations and integrate connected technologies, cybersecurity has become a mission-critical component of operational resilience. Securing these environments requires more than technical controls. It requires strategic leadership that balances cyber risk, operational reliability, safety, and mission sustainment.

As an OT Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert at Booz Allen, you'll help shape the future of Operational Technology (OT) security across state and local government, civilian agencies, and critical infrastructure sectors. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders, operational stakeholders, and technology partners, helping organizations build cyber-resilient environments that withstand evolving threats while maintaining mission continuity. You'll lead the development of innovative OT cybersecurity solutions that address the unique challenges of industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA environments, connected infrastructure, and cyber-physical systems.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you'll assess operational risks, develop cybersecurity strategies, and architect solutions that strengthen security while supporting operational objectives. We need a strategic leader who can bridge cybersecurity, operations, and business outcomes. You'll partner with leading OT and cybersecurity OEMs, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to evaluate emerging capabilities, influence solution development, and bring innovative technologies to clients facing complex cybersecurity challenges. You'll help define and develop repeatable solution offerings that address cyber survivability, operational resilience, and mission sustainment across critical infrastructure and public sector environments.

This is an opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that help state and local governments and critical infrastructure operators improve visibility, resilience, and response capabilities across operational environments. You'll guide efforts involving OT risk assessments, industrial cybersecurity architecture, cyber resilience planning, threat detection and response, secure remote operations, IT/OT convergence, and Zero Trust implementation within operational environments. You'll help clients prepare for and respond to evolving threats by developing strategies that strengthen cyber survivability and ensure continued operations during disruption or attack. As a recognized OT cybersecurity leader, you'll identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies, establish strategic partnerships, influence cybersecurity roadmaps, and advance Booz Allen's capabilities across critical infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Shape OT security strategy across state/local government, civilian agencies, and critical infrastructure sectors
• Serve as trusted advisor to executive leaders, operational stakeholders, and technology partners
• Lead development of innovative OT cybersecurity solutions for ICS, SCADA, connected infrastructure, and cyber-physical systems
• Assess operational risks, develop cybersecurity strategies, and architect solutions balancing security and operational objectives
• Partner with OT/cybersecurity OEMs and technology providers to evaluate emerging capabilities and influence solution development
• Define and develop repeatable solution offerings for cyber survivability, operational resilience, and mission sustainment
• Lead transformative initiatives improving visibility, resilience, and response capabilities across operational environments
• Guide OT risk assessments, industrial cybersecurity architecture, cyber resilience planning, threat detection and response, secure remote operations, IT/OT convergence, and Zero Trust implementation
• Develop strategies strengthening cyber survivability and ensuring continued operations during disruption or attack
• Identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies, establish strategic partnerships, influence cybersecurity roadmaps, and advance organizational capabilities

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience supporting Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, critical infrastructure, or industrial cybersecurity environments
• 5+ years of experience conducting OT cybersecurity risk assessments, security architecture reviews, or resilience assessments
• Experience developing cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, or modernization plans for critical infrastructure, state and local government, or public sector organizations
• Experience working with OT cybersecurity OEMs and industrial technology providers to evaluate, implement, or integrate cybersecurity capabilities
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles, cyber-physical systems, ICS/SCADA environments, industrial networking, and cyber resilience frameworks
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk management, operational resilience, mission sustainment, and critical infrastructure protection methodologies
• Ability to develop client-focused OT cybersecurity solutions that align security, operational, and business objectives
• Ability to engage senior client leadership, develop strategic recommendations, and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• CISSP, GICSP, CRISC, CISM, or GRID certification

Qualifications

• Experience developing market-facing OT cybersecurity offerings and solutions
• Experience supporting state and local government cybersecurity modernization programs
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure sectors including water, transportation, energy, utilities, or smart infrastructure
• Experience with leading OT security platforms and OEM technologies such as Claroty, Nozomi Networks, Dragos, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Fortinet, or similar technologies
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals, and Zero Trust principles
• Ability to support business development, capture efforts, strategic partnerships, and technology alliance programs
• Secret clearance
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Systems, Public Policy, or related field
• Advanced certifications such as CGRC, TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP, PMP, or GSP

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Financial and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Work-life programs and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and demonstration of values

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Schedule

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: