Industrial Information Technology Specialist

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a client-facing Digital Technology Specialist based out of our Glen Allen, VA or our Arlington, VA office to support our growing Security & Communications Technology Group within the US East region. The ideal candidate will work onsite at a variety of client locations in Virginia, the Carolinas and potentially other areas, as well as our offices in Raleigh NC, Columbia SC, and additional AECOM offices. As we align to the global strategy, overall regional growth strategy and focus on key clients in the region, this role will improve the contributions of the security and communications technology services team for the region (i.e., revenue, margin, net promotor score). The Digital Technology Specialist will have the opportunity to support multiple projects across multiple business lines and will be afforded exposure to high profile projects sites throughout the AECOM Digital Technology client base. The Digital Technology Specialist in this role will report to the Sr. Project Manager.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Work with system engineers and other domain experts in variety of cybersecurity roles including assessment, engineering/design, implementation, verification, compliance oversight, and research.

• Work with internal and external engineering teams to build cybersecurity awareness and understanding.

• Engage in ongoing learning and information sharing efforts with other cybersecurity personnel at AECOM to grow the team’s knowledge base and capabilities.

• Support technical project work in other areas of digital technology as needed.

• Current project needs require the ability to perform all the following tasks with minimal guidance: the ability for the successful candidate to analyze Windows-based systems, networks, and interfaces for compliance with generalized standards and re-configure as required to meet cybersecurity requirements. For example, the ability to perform all the following tasks with minimal guidance are required:

• Validate external logical and physical connections

• Map on-site topology and validate that engineering drawings match actual implementation of hardware and software

• Create hardware and software inventories

• Identify non-essential and vulnerable software

• Verify that logging capabilities are active and working; activate capabilities as required

• Identify remote access tools and configurations

• Review software and equipment for lifecycle management parameters; develop temporary mitigation and upgrade plans as required

• Verify malware prevention presence and configuration

• Apply patches and upgrades as required (to OS, software, firmware) in ICS environments and coordinate with engineering staff and supervisors to ensure processes are not disturbed or disturbances are planned/minimized

• Credential management analysis (e.g. checking for password strength across systems and change frequency policies/records). Document findings and activities performed thoroughly per specific client and facility needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Valid US driver's license

Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Preferred

Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of networks and cybersecurity related configuration elements / hardware

Intermediate degree of technical skill in both Windows and Linux operating environments, with a strong ability to research and identify ways to accomplish required tasks

Basic understanding of networks and cybersecurity related configuration elements / hardware

Ability to understand, modify and apply basic scripts

Strong desire to continue learning and practicing/developing technical, hands-on skills

Familiarity with industry cybersecurity standards and best practices (e.g., NIST 800 series)

Adapts to changes, proposals, and feedback

Works in a fast-paced environment and supports multiple concurrent projects

Is reliable with a high sense of confidentiality regarding the data and understands business limiters to ensure high value return

Ability to travel within the continental US up to 75%

Occasionally drive company vehicle or drive on behalf of our company

Cybersecurity community involvement (e.g. a portfolio of programming/scripting projects, cybersecurity related write-ups, blog posts / articles, public presentation videos or guides, etc.)

Operating Systems: MS Windows, MacOS, Kali Linux, Ubuntu

Programming Languages: Python, C, HTML, CSS

Software: Oracle VirtualBox, VMWare

Hands-On Professional Penetration Testing Certifications (eCPPT, PNPT, or OSCP)

Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Certifications (CSSA, GICSP, GCIP, or GRID)

Experience with, or working knowledge of:

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

• Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

• NMap network scan

• Network packet analysis

• Reverse Engineering (Ghidra)

• Web vulnerability scanning

• Utility and power generation

• Operational Technology (OT)

• Both IT and OT networking equipment

• Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

• Distributive Control Systems (DCS)

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

• Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ICE)

• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

• North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC-CIP)

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Offered rate of compensation (Virginia locations only) will be based on individual education,

  qualifications

  , experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $85,000.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel, and Service Awards programs.

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About AECOM

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.