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OT/IT Network and Security Engineer

Compensation
$110,000 to $130,000 per year (USD pay basis not specified)
Location
McLean, Virginia, United States · US
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
full time
Role level
Mid-level

This role focuses on designing, administering, and troubleshooting combined operational technology and IT network environments supporting connected-device transportation testbeds. The position ensures continuous network security posture, segmentation integrity, and federal compliance documentation across deployed edge infrastructure.

  • OT Networking
  • NIST SP 800-82
  • Transportation OT
  • VLANs
  • Network Segmentation
  • Edge Infrastructure

Originally posted: Sep 15, 2026

Role overview

This mid-level operational technology and IT networking position balances network infrastructure engineering (approximately 60%), security authorization and documentation activities (approximately 20%), and connected-device testbed operational support (approximately 20%). The position operates on-site in McLean, Virginia, with an anticipated role-specific annual salary range of $110,000 to $130,000, subject to qualifications and broader enterprise compensation guidelines.

The work

- Design, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot network architectures, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, and OT/IT network segmentation. - Maintain testbed environments, connected-device infrastructure, and Linux-based network appliances. - Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, ATO/RMF artifacts, and implement vulnerability remediation actions. - Provide hands-on hardware and testbed support, including occasional off-hours support and physical handling of equipment up to 50 pounds.

What you’ll bring

- Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline with 4 to 8 years of experience, a technical associate’s degree with 7+ years of experience, or equivalent demonstrated practical experience. - At least 4 years of hands-on experience configuring and securing OT, industrial, or testbed networking environments with strong proficiency in TCP/IP, routing, and segmentation. - Working knowledge of Linux network administration and federal security frameworks including NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-82. - Public Trust eligibility and three consecutive years of United States residence, as stated by the source. - Possession of a valid driver's license and physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed for testbed maintenance.

Compensation source context: The role-specific advertised annual USD salary is $110,000–$130,000. The source separately lists a broader job-level guideline of $73,450–$132,775, which is not a guaranteed offer and does not replace the role-specific range. Pay basis is not explicitly stated. Travel percentage is not corroborated by the reviewed source.