Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Threat Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

RMC is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Threat Analyst for a full-time in-office position in San Antonio, TX!

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling and impactful career journey with Risk Mitigation Consulting (RMC)? We're in search of an exceptional OT Cyber Threat Analyst to become a part of our mission-driven team, dedicated to making a difference in the federal and commercial markets. At RMC, we're all about enhancing security for both our military and global commercial partners, offering an array of services such as Risk Management, Mission Assurance, and Cybersecurity.

Our team's well-being is paramount, and we reflect this commitment through our flexible work environment and exceptional company culture. By joining RMC, you become a key contributor to our mission – Assuring Tomorrow!

When you join RMC, you'll experience a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans fully covered for employees
  • Subsidized dependent health care coverage
• Participation in our Annual Bonus Program
• Life insurance policy equivalent to 1x your annual salary.
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Cell phone reimbursement of $65 per month
• 401(k) Plan with contributions
• A 401(k) Safe Harbor Employer Contribution Program, which includes a 3% contribution

Position Summary:

The OT Cybersecurity Analyst supports the protection and resilience of critical infrastructure environments through threat intelligence analysis, security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability assessment activities focused on Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). This role is responsible for identifying and analyzing cyber threats targeting industrial environments, supporting incident response efforts, and helping clients strengthen the security posture of mission-critical systems across sectors such as energy, water, transportation, and manufacturing. The position works closely with clients, government partners, and internal technical teams to provide actionable intelligence, risk-based recommendations, and regulatory compliance support. Successful candidates will bring a strong understanding of OT/ICS environments, evolving cyber threats, and the operational considerations required to secure critical infrastructure systems.

Essential Functions:

Threat Intelligence & Analysis

• Monitor, collect, and analyze cyber threat intelligence from open-source, commercial, and government feeds (ISACs, CISA, sector-specific advisories) with specific focus on threats targeting critical infrastructure sectors (energy, water, transportation, manufacturing)
• Assess threat actor TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) relevant to ICS/SCADA environments using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK for ICS and the Purdue Model
• Produce timely, actionable threat intelligence reports tailored to both technical and executive audiences

OT/ICS Security Monitoring

• Perform continuous monitoring of OT/ICS network environments, including SCADA systems, PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and historian servers, for anomalous or malicious activity
• Analyze network traffic, asset telemetry, and security events across IT/OT boundaries using OT-aware tools (e.g., Claroty, Dragos, Nozomi Networks, Tenable OT)
• Identify and document Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and Indicators of Attack (IoAs) specific to industrial control system environments

Incident Detection, Response & Support

• Triage, investigate, and escalate security incidents in accordance with client incident response plans and sector-specific regulatory requirements
• Support containment, eradication, and recovery activities for cyber incidents affecting OT/ICS environments, with acute awareness of operational safety and uptime constraints
• Maintain detailed incident timelines, chain-of-custody documentation, and post-incident lessons-learned reports

Vulnerability & Risk Assessment

• Conduct vulnerability assessments of OT assets, applying risk-based prioritization that accounts for operational impact, compensating controls, and the consequences of patching in live industrial environments
• Map identified vulnerabilities to threat actor capabilities and likelihood of exploitation to support client risk decisions
• Track remediation efforts and validate closure of identified findings
• Client Engagement & Reporting
• Serve as a day-to-day technical point of contact for assigned clients, delivering regular briefings on threat landscape changes, incident status, and security posture
• Develop and maintain client-specific threat profiles, asset inventories, and sector risk assessments
• Communicate findings clearly and professionally across technical, operational, and executive stakeholder levels

Regulatory & Standards Compliance Support

• Support clients in understanding and meeting cybersecurity obligations under relevant frameworks and regulations, including NERC CIP, NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443, TSA Security Directives, and AWIA 2018, as applicable by sector
• Assist in the development and review of OT security policies, procedures, and security plans

Collaboration & Intelligence Sharing

• Coordinate with government partners, sector ISACs (E-ISAC, WaterISAC, MS-ISAC), and peer organizations to share and receive actionable threat information
• Collaborate with internal red team, engineering, and advisory practice staff to integrate findings into broader client security programs
• Participate in tabletop exercises, drills, and wargames simulating OT-targeted attack scenarios

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current on emerging OT/ICS threats, vulnerabilities, and adversary campaigns through ongoing research, training, and industry engagement
• Contribute to the firm’s internal knowledge base, playbooks, and methodology development
• Pursue and maintain relevant certifications (GICSP, GRID, CISA, GCIH, or equivalent)

Competencies:

• Excellent writing skills, strong communication abilities, good time management and organizational skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools and applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint
• Work confidently in a fast-paced environment with the ability to support multiple projects
• Ability to perform analysis of complex technical issues
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal direction to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative to help ensure team tasks are successfully completed within required timelines

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4-10 years of experience in the industry

Desired Certificates & Licenses:

• Security+
• CISSP
• GICSP

Other Requirements:

• Security Clearance (Optional): Obtaining a DoD Secret Clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for clearance level required for the job.
• Valid Passport: Possession of a current passport with a minimum of 8 months remaining until the expiration date.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness and capability to travel, CONUS approximately 20% of the time. Telecommunication is authorized for this role.
• Work Environment Compliance: Commitment to maintaining a drug-free work environment, U.S. Citizenship, and possession of a valid state driver's license.

Want to take the next step in your career with RMC? This OT Cyber Threat Analyst role is where your skills and talents will thrive, and you'll be part of something truly meaningful.

Join us today!

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RMC has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by your manager as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and RMC reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as RMC may deem appropriate.

RMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.