Job Description

Job Title:       Operational Technology Specialist
Location:       Ogden, UT
Supporting:  The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) **Secret Security Clearance**

Overview

CompTech is seeking a qualified Operational Technology Specialist to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The Operational Technology (OT) Specialist plays a critical role in supporting and securing mission-essential OT systems that enable DLA operations. This position offers hands-on involvement with diverse control systems and industrial technologies, focusing on system optimization, cybersecurity compliance, and operational reliability within a DoD-regulated environment.

Work Scope

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluating, analyzing, and supporting Operational Technology (OT) systems, and interfacing effectively with Information Technology (IT) and OT equipment and systems.


• Identifying and troubleshooting system bottlenecks and performance issues and developing recommendations for system optimization and improved development and maintenance efforts.


• Analyzing OT system programs and architectures and recommending improvements to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.


• Supporting OT systems including, but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Utility Monitoring and Control Systems (UMCS)
  
  
  • Electronic Security Systems (ESS)
  
  
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  
  
  • Fire and Emergency Services Systems
  
  
  • Fuels Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
  
  
  • Fuels dispensing and tank gauging systems
  
  
  • Material handling systems and other DLA OT control systems with automated operational control functions
  
  
  
  

Experience, Certification & Clearance Requirements:

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience supporting OT systems of similar scope and complexity.


• Demonstrated experience working with multiple OT vendors and system types, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and OT network protocols.

Experience applying cybersecurity standards and best practices to OT environments, including:

• Identifying and assessing security vulnerabilities


• Developing and implementing mitigation strategies


• Integrating cybersecurity controls into OT systems


• Supporting compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements

Preferred Certification:

• CompTIA Security +

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Secret

Salary:

$70k-$75k

Equal Employment Opportunity
CompTech is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Satisfaction. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please call Human Resources at (937) 228-2667 or email [email protected]. A CompTech associate will respond to your message as soon as reasonably possible.