Cyber and Network Security Engineer

Convergenz

Bethesda, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Architectural Design, Automation Systems, Best Practices, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Control Systems, DMZ, Design Evaluation, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, Home Automation, IP Addressing, ISA Standards, IT Requirements, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Security, Internet of Things, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Inventory Reports, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Cable, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Remote Access, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Service Delivery, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Support, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Virtualization, Writing Skills, Zoning
LOCATION
Bethesda, MD
POSTED
Today

About the Role:   

Seeking an experienced OT/ICS Cybersecurity & Network Security Engineer to serve as the primary liaison between Operational Technology (OT) teams and Information Technology (IT) teams. This role supports cybersecurity, network security, and modernization efforts across industrial control systems, building automation systems, and IoT environments. The engineer will assess, secure, and enhance OT/ICS environments while ensuring alignment with cybersecurity frameworks and operational requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities: 

  • Serve as the ICS/OT/IoT SME across internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Translate OT operational needs into IT/security requirements and support coordinated implementation.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations for OT/ICS/IoT hardware and software.
  • Identify obsolescence, configuration gaps, and security weaknesses.
  • Review and recommend improvements to administrative, technical, and cybersecurity controls.
  • Review OT network architectures for segmentation, zoning, conduits, and DMZ design.
  • Recommend improvements aligned with recognized cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Coordinate with vendors and internal teams on OT system changes.
  • Support PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS/BAS, and other control systems.
  • Assist with upgrades, migrations, and modernization of OT environments.
  • Maintain system documentation, diagrams, and inventories.
  • Apply security controls and best practices for OT/ICS environments.
  • Evaluate, design, and implement security solutions aligned with: NIST SP 800-82, ISA-99 / IEC 62443, Federal cybersecurity frameworks
  • Support vulnerability assessments and remediation for OT assets.
  • Implement network segmentation and secure remote access.
  • Support firewall rules, VLANs, and segmentation for OT networks.
  • Monitor OT network traffic for anomalies or unauthorized activity.
  • Maintain IP addressing, device inventories, and configuration records.
  • Participate in incident investigations involving OT systems.
  • Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and recovery efforts.
  • Ensure minimal disruption to critical operational systems.

Required Professional Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with ICS/SCADA systems (PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, BMS/BAS).
  • Strong understanding of OT cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800-82 and IEC 62443.
  • Experience performing vulnerability assessments and identifying risks in OT/ICS environments.
  • Experience with network segmentation, zoning, and secure architecture design.
  • Ability to deploy or configure firewalls, IDS/IPS, CPS, and network devices.
  • Ability to analyze logs, events, and packet captures to identify threats.
  • Strong documentation skills (diagrams, procedures, implementation plans).
  • Ability to work across engineering, IT, and cybersecurity teams.

Preferred Professional Skills: 

  •  Experience with OT/ICS modernization projects or critical infrastructure environments.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies used in OT environments.
  • Experience developing mitigation plans and supporting remediation activities.
  • Experience creating network, cabling, logical, or rack diagrams for OT systems.
  • Certifications such as GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443, CISM, or CISSP.
  • Experience applying segmented architectures such as the Purdue Model.

Dynanet Team Requirements and Expectations: 

  • Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. 
  • Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with. 
  • Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve. 
  • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills. 
  • Respond to team member and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours. 
  • Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers. 

Education/Experience Requirements:   

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • At least one security certification, such as: Security+, Network+, CySA+, CEH, Any equivalent, cybersecurity certification demonstrating foundational security knowledge.

About the Company

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Convergenz

"An Opportunity to Help"

It started on day one. Convergenz, LLC began in July 2000, at what was fast evolving into the “Dot Com bust” and a rapid rise in unemployment. Our own customers were getting laid off en masse and sending us their resumes, desperate for work. Despite the recession that followed, little by little, we were able to successfully help find people opportunities; and as a company survive this difficult time in our economy. Over ten years later, our mission of connecting people with jobs has never seemed more important.

By the nature of the Staffing Industry, Convergenz is in a unique position to help, and positively affect peoples’ lives. For over a decade we have been able to assist professionals through historically turbulent times in the American economy. From the Dot-Com bubble, through the post 9/11 wave of layoffs, and the “Great Recession” of 2008—we have been able to offer help and resources to people who have needed access to new career opportunities. Whether it was making a major career change, or simply needing to be placed on a contract assignment to get through “right now”—we hope that we are able to help our consultants and clients through these times of uncertainty.

When we think of what sets us apart from our competition, we immediately come back to the fact that we have big company success but do it with a small company touch. Hands on, no red-tape, responsive to peoples’ needs, inquiries, and requests. In other words—Provide Great Service All the Time. When we founded Convergenz, we set out to build a firm that we would want to work for. Be a successful business – but do it the right way, in the boardroom and in the community.

Every day is an exercise in self-reflection —we look to get better, to learn, and grow. We set out to make a positive difference every day, and take pride in the results.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://conv.com/