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DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio; Huntsville, Alabama; and DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The OT Cybersecurity Engineer will play a crucial role in providing: * Cybersecurity ...

DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio; Huntsville, Alabama; and DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The OT Cybersecurity Engineer will play a crucial role in providing: * Cybersecurity ...

DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio; Huntsville, Alabama; and DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The OT Cybersecurity Engineer will play a crucial role in providing: * Cybersecurity ...

DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio; Huntsville, Alabama; and DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The OT Cybersecurity Engineer will play a crucial role in providing: * Cybersecurity ...

DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio; Huntsville, Alabama; and DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The OT Cybersecurity Engineer will play a crucial role in providing: * Cybersecurity ...

DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio; Huntsville, Alabama; and DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The OT Cybersecurity Engineer will play a crucial role in providing: * Cybersecurity ...

DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio; Huntsville, Alabama; and DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The OT Cybersecurity Engineer will play a crucial role in providing: * Cybersecurity ...

Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career ... MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented expert Maritime Law Attorney to join our ...

DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio; Huntsville, Alabama; and DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The OT R&D Cybersecurity Engineer will play a crucial role in providing:

Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career ... MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented expert Maritime Law Attorney to join our ...

DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio; Huntsville, Alabama; and DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The OT R&D Cybersecurity Engineer will play a crucial role in providing:

Cybersecurity Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$175K - $230K/yr

Responsibilities & Qualifications We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Defense ... Land and Maritime, Columbus OH or DLA Aviation Richmond VA * Type of environment: Office * Noise ...

Cybersecurity Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$110K - $155K/yr

US Citizenship Required Located at DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus Ohio Contingent Upon Contract Award, anticipated start date 11/1/2026 Connected Logistics is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineers to ...

Responsibilities & Qualifications We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Defense ... Land and Maritime, Columbus OH or DLA Aviation Richmond VA * Type of environment: Office * Noise ...

Land and Maritime, Columbus OH or DLA Aviation Richmond VA * Type of environment: Office * Noise ... Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant IT experience, with demonstrated work in cybersecurity or ...

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How much do maritime cybersecurity jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for maritime cybersecurity in the United States is $58,171.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $64,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is maritime cybersecurity?

Maritime cybersecurity refers to the protection of ships, ports, and other maritime assets from cyber threats. As vessels and port operations become increasingly digitized, they are vulnerable to cyberattacks that can compromise navigation systems, cargo management, and communication networks. Maritime cybersecurity professionals work to identify risks, implement security measures, and ensure compliance with international regulations to keep maritime operations safe and resilient against cyber incidents.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in maritime cybersecurity?

Professionals in maritime cybersecurity often encounter challenges such as securing legacy systems and operational technology (OT) that were not originally designed with cybersecurity in mind. The industry’s reliance on remote communications and interconnected networks increases vulnerability to cyber threats. Additionally, working with international crews and diverse stakeholders requires clear communication and coordination to enforce security protocols. Adapting to rapidly evolving threats and compliance requirements is also a key aspect of the role, making continuous learning essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a maritime cybersecurity specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Maritime Cybersecurity Specialist, you need a solid background in cybersecurity principles, maritime IT/OT systems, and relevant degrees or certifications like CISSP, CISM, or maritime-specific security training. Familiarity with tools such as intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanners, and maritime communication networks (e.g., ECDIS, AIS, GMDSS) is crucial. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are vital soft skills for assessing risks and coordinating with diverse maritime stakeholders. These skills and qualities are essential to safeguard vessels and port infrastructure from cyber threats, ensuring safety and operational continuity in the maritime sector.

What is the difference between Maritime Cybersecurity vs Marine Systems Security Specialist?

AspectMaritime CybersecurityMarine Systems Security Specialist
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCSKSimilar cybersecurity certifications, with focus on marine systems
Work EnvironmentShips, ports, maritime companies, offshore platformsMarine vessels, port facilities, shipboard systems
Industry UsageMaritime industry, shipping companies, port authoritiesMarine engineering firms, shipbuilders, maritime service providers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding cybersecurity roles in maritime contextSpecialized security for marine systems and equipment

Maritime Cybersecurity focuses on protecting digital assets across the maritime industry, including ships, ports, and offshore platforms. Marine Systems Security Specialists concentrate on securing specific marine systems like navigation and communication equipment onboard vessels. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments but differ in scope—one is broader maritime cybersecurity, the other more specialized in marine systems security.

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Infographic showing various Maritime Cybersecurity job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,171 per year, or $28 per hour.

OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Zantech

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding the next step in your career. Come join our team!

Zantech is looking for a talented OT Cybersecurity Engineer to contribute to the success of our upcoming Cyber Security Vulnerability Management project for a Remote role based out of one of the 7 DLA primary locations.

Personnel must periodically support meetings at HQ DLA (Fort Belvoir, VA) or other Washington, DC metropolitan area locations. Personnel must reside within 100 miles one-way and within a 2-hour commute of a dually-approved SIPRNet-accredited workspace within one of 7 DLA primary locations: DLA HQ in Fort Belvoir, Virginia; DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia; DLA Disposition Services in Battle Creek, Michigan; DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania; DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio; Huntsville, Alabama; and DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The OT Cybersecurity Engineer will play a crucial role in providing:

  • Cybersecurity Web/App Vulnerability Management branch (Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) support)
  • Information Assurance Engineering Support (JETS IDIQ Task Area 6 - Cybersecurity Engineering Support)

The OT Cybersecurity Engineer performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized cybersecurity problems. Tasks involve integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to cybersecurity requirements. Analyzes information security requirements and applies analytical and systematic approaches to resolve problems of workflow, organization, and planning. Provides security engineering support for the planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of information systems.

Impact: This role directly supports the two objectives of the task order, improving the cybersecurity posture of all DLA activities and enforcing compliance with OMB, DoD, DLA, NIST, and other applicable cybersecurity policy across DLA IT, Cloud, and OT technologies, spanning both unclassified (NIPRNet) and classified (SIPRNet) systems.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

  • Provide analysis of existing and emerging DLA Information Systems, OT, and IT Infrastructure to assess compliance with DLA, DoD, and Federal IA policy, order, task, or regulation
  • Review existing and draft/proposed policy and changes against system design documentation and identify areas of non-compliance on NIPRNet and SIPRNet
  • Assist with or conduct Security Test and Evaluation and IA/cybersecurity assessment reviews
  • Review proposed and draft DoD policies and assess impact on DLA Cloud, OT, IT, and IA/cybersecurity architecture
  • Develop and document standards and guides for IA/cybersecurity solutions, including compliance, system security design, and assessments for Cloud, OT, and IT
  • Conduct and document Risk Assessments identifying risks, probability of occurrence, resulting impact, and mitigating safeguards for unclassified and classified systems, providing decision recommendations
  • Handle COMSEC material in accordance with DoD/DLA policy where required, including annual COMSEC training
  • Provide weekly status updates on all open assignments, tickets, and projects
  • Maintain regular, dually-approved access to an authorized SIPRNet location to compile and compose risk assessment and Operational Risk Assessment (ORA) data, ensuring proper marking, storage, and transmission of classified-level data compilations
  • Support Deliverables: Implementation Documentation; IA/Cybersecurity Assessment Reports; Risk Assessments, ISSE Designs and Reports; Risk Assessment/ISSE Decision Recommendations; Standard Operating Procedures; Weekly Status Updates; and related Task Order/Operational Risk Assessment working documents

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

  • Ten (10) years of relevant IT experience, plus five (5) years of relevant Operational Technology (OT) experience. Per Amendment 0001, the OT experience may run concurrently with the IT experience rather than being additive.
  • Skills Required:
    • Analyzing existing and emerging DLA information systems, OT, and IT infrastructure for compliance with DLA, DoD, and Federal Information Assurance policy
    • Reviewing existing and draft/proposed policy against system design documentation to identify areas of non-compliance, on both NIPRNet and SIPRNet
    • Assisting with or conducting Security Test and Evaluation and IA/cybersecurity assessment reviews
    • Assessing the impact of proposed DoD policy changes on DLA Cloud, OT, IT, and IA/cybersecurity architecture
    • Developing and documenting standards and guides for IA/cybersecurity solutions across Cloud, OT, and IT
    • Conducting and documenting Risk Assessments, sourcing real-time vulnerability and intelligence information through open-source and classified resources, for unclassified and classified systems
    • Familiarity with modern security solutions such as blockchain or related cryptographic research is relevant given current and anticipated technology under this task
    • Ability to handle COMSEC material in accordance with DoD/DLA procedures, including completion of annual COMSEC training, if required

Required Education/Certifications:

  • Education Required: Not specified
  • Education Preferred: Not specified
  • Certifications Required:
    • DoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: IAT Level III and IASAE Level III (IASAE III certification may be obtained within 6 months)
      • WS Certified Security - Specialty (AWS CS Specialty)
      • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (MC: Azure SEA), Exam AZ-500
      • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (MC: Azure SAE), Exam AZ-305
      • GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
      • GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM)
      • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate (Exam 200-301)
      • CCNP (current, unified track)
      • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
      • Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
      • ISC2 CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional
    • Computing Environment (CE) certification: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or Expert, Cisco Certified Network Administrator, Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, Amazon Certified Security, or a CE designated by the COR
  • Certifications Preferred:
    • Certifications or documented experience in modern security solutions (e.g., blockchain or related cryptographic research)

Required Security Clearance:

  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or higher clearance, per contract requirements.

"Outstanding Performance...Always!"

Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!

Employment Type: FULL_TIME