Senior IT/OT Analyst

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Information / Operational Technology Analyst to support our Huntsville, AL location.

 

The Senior IT / OT Analyst serves as a critical asset in supporting the Army customer, directly interfacing with government customer, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings robust expertise in Zero Trust architecture, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) principles, Voice modernization initiatives, IPv6 implementation, Windows 11 migration strategies, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes tailored to Army and DoD environments.

 

This role requires an understanding of IT/OT best practices, the RMF lifecycle, organizational leadership, a working knowledge of policy development and analysis of laws, directives, and regulations, as well as firsthand experience in Information Technology practices within the Army environment. Additionally, this position demands knowledge and experience in Operational Technology (OT) and Control Systems architecture. The candidate possesses the ability to review, analyze, and interpret assessments from teams like Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs) and Black Start Exercises (BSEs), and present findings to senior leadership in a clear, actionable format.

 

• Successful candidates will have previous experience on Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs) and are familiar with how these assessments are conducted and can develop and analyze qualitative reports for senior leaders.

 

Qualifications

 

CIO Experience & Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align IT/OT and Information Technology strategy with broader organizational goals.
• Collaborate with IT / OT stakeholders and system owners to seamlessly integrate information technology initiatives into IT and OT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and security standards.
• Support and coordinate the planning and implementation of the Army's transition to IPv6, for IT / OT under the organization’s purview.
• Support the Windows 11 migration, developing secure migration roadmaps that minimize operational disruptions for Control Systems in their environment while adhering to DoD standards.
• Lead and support the design, implementation, and optimization of IT/OT strategies to safeguard organizational assets, including IT infrastructure, Operational Technology (OT) systems, applications, and sensitive data.
• Advise stakeholders how to implement, and optimize Zero Trust principles to ensure continuous verification, least-privilege access, and real-time threat mitigation across IT and OT infrastructures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior cyber analysts and staff.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Consult with system owners to review risk assessments for IT and OT systems, identify vulnerabilities, and provide governance-focused recommendations for mitigation strategies in compliance with RMF and NIST standards.
• Support system owners within the IT / OT community by providing guidance on integrating cybersecurity and IT initiatives into their systems, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and security best practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and execute the full RMF lifecycle for Army and DoD-related systems, including categorization, security controls implementation, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with RMF standards and requirements in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Policy Development & Regulatory Analysis

• Develop, review, and analyze policies with an emphasis in IT / OT, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, directives, and regulations while addressing the unique information technology and operational requirements of both environments.
• Stay current on evolving legal and regulatory requirements, including DoD and Army-specific standards, and ensure organizational compliance with federal information technology-related laws and directives.
• Develop and support initiatives to integrate Zero Trust, IPv6, and Windows 11 strategies into the Army's Operational Technology and IT environment, ensuring alignment with security objectives.
• Shape the design and inform the implementation of ICAM frameworks to ensure secure identity lifecycle management and access control policies across IT and OT systems.
• Leverage ICAM principles to enhance identity governanc