Operational Technology Cybersecurity Architect

ECS is seeking an Operational Technology Cybersecurity Architect to work in our Portland, OR office.

The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Architect provides technical leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise cybersecurity architectures aligned with federal continuous monitoring programs. This role ensures integration with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) requirements, NIST standards, and Department of Energy security objectives, enabling continuous visibility, compliance, and risk reduction in mission-critical environments.  This is a hybrid position requiring 25-50% on-site support.

Core Capabilities

• Develop and implement enterprise cybersecurity architectures supporting Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) and CDM programs.
• Align security solutions with federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-137).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement agency-wide security requirements.
• Lead integration of monitoring, detection, and reporting tools into enterprise environments.
• Provide technical oversight for policies, procedures, dashboards, and metrics supporting ISCM effectiveness.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” clearance after start.
• 15+ years experience with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-137.
• Experience designing and integrating enterprise cybersecurity solutions in support of continuous monitoring.
• Ability to translate compliance and mission requirements into practical architectures.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with IT, cybersecurity teams, and federal stakeholders.