**40132BR** **Requisition ID:** 40132BR **Business Unit:** TSU **Job Description:** CDM Smith is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Automation Specialist who is a proven self-starter. The successful candidate is passionate about OT Cybersecurity, Industrial Networks, and Process Control Systems with a desire to further enhance their skills and our Automation practice. As a member of our team, this OT Automation Specialist will contribute to CDM Smith's mission by: • Independently developing OT Cybersecurity focused solutions and automation projects with senior level oversight and guidance. • Evaluating legacy OT systems and offering strategic recommendations for improvements, migrations, or replacements, considering criticality and risk. • Implementing industry regulations, standards, and frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-82, and ISA 62443, ensuring adherence to these requirements. • Creating basic to moderately complex control system architectures, network segmentation diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and specifications with general direction. • Preparing design reports under limited supervision. • Reviewing basic to moderately complex level shop drawings consisting of cybersecurity project plans, network segmentation plans, firewall policies, control system components, and panel wiring diagrams. • Preparing OT Cybersecurity and Automation project budgets and construction cost estimates. • Preparing proposal sections and client presentations under general supervision. • Traveling nationally or internationally as required to project sites, client meetings, factory tests, and start-up of control systems. • Performing other duties as required. \#LI-LP2 \#LI-HYBRID **Job Title:** OT Cyber Security Automation Specialist **Group:** ISO **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** • Bachelor’s degree. • 5 years of related experience. Equivalent experience may substitute for a degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. **Preferred Qualifications:** • CompTIA Security +, GIAC GICSP, ISC2 CISSP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months. **EEO Statement:** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** Massachusetts - Boston **Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. **Amount of Travel Required:** 20% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **Skills and Abilities:** • Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles relevant to industrial settings, including threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response. • Understanding of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems) configuration and implementation. • Familiarity with network protocols, architecture, and configuration, including Modbus, DNP3, and OPC. • Strong communication skills both verbally and written with ability to communicate to a geographically dispersed diverse team and client base with varying knowledgebase. • Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments to meet schedules and budgets. • Enjoys mentoring junior staff and has ability to adapt to different learning styles. • U.S. Citizenship Required. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Additional Compensation:** All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. **Work Location Options:** Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate. **Driver's License Requirements:** An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.