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Operational Technology Systems Administrator SME

Deloitte · United States

TS/SCI clearance required

Posted 2026-10-21 · Verified live 2026-10-21

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Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success. Deloitte is looking for a Operational Technology Systems Administrator SME to support high-priority federal missions as the technical bridge among industrial operations, engineering, and information technology infrastructure. As an Operational Technology Systems Administrator SME (subject matter expert), you will maintain the availability, reliability, and security of critical operational technology (OT) control systems, networks, and infrastructure. You will collaborate across cyber, operational, and engineering stakeholders to sustain and secure mission systems. Work you'll do As an Operational Technology Systems Administrator SME on the Cyber Strategy, Growth, and Transformation team, you will be responsible for: Administer and maintain operational technology (OT) control systems and infrastructure, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization platforms. Monitor and troubleshoot network operations, network services, and system performance to sustain the availability, reliability, and security of critical control systems and infrastructure. Apply National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-82 to implement and maintain security controls for federal OT environments. Develop and use Microsoft PowerShell automation to support asset inventory, configuration management, patching, backup, and recovery activities. Collaborate with industrial operations, engineering, cyber, and information technology stakeholders to resolve incidents, manage vulnerabilities, and support mission requirements. A successful candidate would possess these skills: Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team Effective written and verbal communication skills Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product Ability to build and sustain professional relationships Ability to lead projects or workstreams Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor Ability to meet deadlines Ability to provide clear guidance to others. The Team Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise. Our Cyber Strategy & Transformation offering develops and transforms cyber programs in line with a client's strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite. It keeps the enterprise a step ahead of the evolving threat landscape and gives stakeholders confidence in the organization's cyber posture. Includes design of the cyber organization, governance, and risk assessments. The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals. Qualifications Required : Required: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, and 12+ years of direct experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal Government systems, including system administration of Federal hardware and software. Active and current TS/SCI 6+ years of experience with operational technology (OT) system administration in Federal Government environments, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, Microsoft PowerShell, Network Operations, Network Services, and security architecture; and application of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-82 to maintain the high availability, reliability, and security of critical control systems, networks, and infrastructure. CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) CE and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing certifications. You must reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required, without the need for overnight accommodations. Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Preferred: Experience supporting operational mission systems in operational environments for Department of Defense or Federal Government clients. Experience applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security and compliance requirements to Federal systems. Experience with OT asset inventory, configuration management, patching, backup, and recovery. Experience with Modbus, Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3), OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA), OT incident response, or OT vulnerability management. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington, DC, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Washington, DC and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $137,500 - $183,300. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

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