Senior Federal OT Cybersecurity Architect Hybrid

Federal Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Senior Technologist

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We’re seeking a Federal OT Cybersecurity Senior Technologist to join our team and be home based out of Honolulu, HI. You’ll have the opportunity to use your vast experience in the industry and apply it to solving today’s challenges.

As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide by providing a range of comprehensive OT cybersecurity assessment, analysis, design, technical review, evaluation and inspection for buildings and infrastructure.

This position will be responsible for leading the design of multiple Federal Design Team projects incorporating OT cybersecurity. Additionally, this position will be required to assist in the sales, development, and execution of cybersecurity technology solutions for Jacobs Buildings & Infrastructure (B&I) to include client positioning, opportunity capture, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), Department of Defense Risk Management Framework (RMF) specification development and implementation, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-82 and NIST 800-53 policy consulting across the global community. Must have familiarity with the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 4-010-06) and the Unified Facilities Guideline Specifications (UFGS 25 05 11, UFGS View phone number on click.appcast.io). Primary focus will be Jacobs Department of Defense clients to include US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), and Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC). Other clients include DOE, DOT, DHS, TSA, FTA, FAA, and various federal agencies.

Project work will include on-site assessments and various consulting efforts. Travel is required for this position, estimated not to exceed 25%.

This position will provide practice leadership, senior technical OT cybersecurity design guidance for SCADA, PLC’s, DDC’s and other OT components utilizing protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, and others. Work with minimal direction and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders as needed. Jacobs B&I Federal Operations performs cybersecurity services for OT control systems, building automation systems, airfield control systems, and other various Federal systems. This is an Operational Technology (OT) position.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, cybersecurity, information systems, computer science or related field.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II minimum certification requirement, such as IAM Level II certification such as CISSP, GSLC, CGRC, CASP+ CE, CISM, CCISO or the ability to obtain within 6 months of starting.
• At least 5 years experience working in the cybersecurity field which may include governance, risk, and compliance, cybersecurity design, cybersecurity commissioning, client consulting or other related OT cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with client development, positioning and sales capture.

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Experience with Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)/Nessus vulnerability scanning, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), Security Requirements Guide (SRG), Security Control Automation Protocol (SCAP).
• Client focused sales acumen.
• Ability to perform assessments on an as needed basis.
• Support project teams to achieve client expectations for quality, schedule and budget.
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance.
• Mentor staff associates within selected technology area and reviews the work of others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment with multiple disciplines to include, but not limited to electrical engineers, civil engineers, architects, mechanical engineers, and project managers.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $112,000.00 to $196,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 27, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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