Senior OT Threat Intelligence Analyst

Company Overview

UnityTec is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering high-impact professional and technical services to government agencies. With deep expertise in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Modernization, FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness), Industrial Facility Transformation, Program and Project Management, Enterprise Support and Consulting, and Advanced Analytics, we empower organizations to modernize operations and advance mission priorities. Our disciplined approach—grounded in dedicated talent, proactive planning, rigorous quality assurance, agile methodologies, cost-effective delivery, and uncompromising ethics—positions UnityTec as a trusted partner committed to achieving measurable, enduring results for our clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior OT Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our team. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity, actively gathering and analyzing threat intelligence to detect, monitor, and report on advanced cyber threats. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional incident response and engineering teams to identify security gaps, perform root cause analysis, and drive remediation efforts for OT-related incidents. You will be located in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Threat Intelligence & Actionable Reporting

• Continuously collects, reviews, and analyzes cybersecurity threat intelligence from both open-source and government channels to deliver actionable intelligence and comprehensive briefings specifically tailored for OT cybersecurity analysts.

Proactive Threat Hunting & Event Monitoring

• Actively monitors and investigates log files, network events, and system alerts within OT environments to detect malicious activity, anomalies, and potential Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).

Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis

• Leads forensic and investigative efforts during OT cybersecurity incidents by performing in-depth root cause analysis and actively supporting subsequent remediation and recovery operations.

Security Posture Optimization & Gap Analysis

• Collaborates with cybersecurity engineers and content developers to assess current security architectures, specifically identifying and addressing gaps in the protection, detection, and defense mechanisms of OT systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & SME Leadership

• Acts as the definitive Subject Matter Expert (SME) for OT cybersecurity, partnering closely with Cyber Intelligence and Incident Response teams to ensure cohesive, expert-level analysis and reporting of threats and attacks.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant IT experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with OT or related technologies.
• A minimum of two (2) years utilizing cyber threat intelligence.
• A minimum of two (2) years working with a SIEM in an engineering or incident response role.
• Experience collecting and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources
• Understanding of the NIST Incident Response Framework
• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience with OT such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software
• Understanding of threats and vulnerabilities in OT environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a DoD current Top-Secret clearance.

UnityTec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.