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Operational Technology Manager Jobs in Washington

IT Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$107.60K - $131.90K/yr

... and operations best practices. - Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies. - Excellent project management skills and strong ...

IT Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$109.30K - $134K/yr

You will own the systems and day-to-day operations that keep employees productive, secure, and ... You will own internal IT operations across devices, user lifecycle management, collaboration ...

The CI Operational IT Manager shall assist EMO with enterprise-level IT solutions supporting CI functional management, enterprise coordination and deconfliction, and performance assessment. * Key ...

The CI Operational IT Manager shall assist EMO with enterprise-level IT solutions supporting CI functional management, enterprise coordination and deconfliction, and performance assessment. * Key ...

Information Technology Manager

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$98.20K - $120.40K/yr

XMSTART is looking to add an experienced and strategic full-time Information Technology Manager to ... Identify, assess, and incorporate requirements, the Concept of Operations and operating manual ...

Information Technology Manager

Chantilly, VA

$97.30K - $119.30K/yr

XMSTART is looking to add an experienced and strategic full-time Information Technology Manager to ... Identify, assess, and incorporate requirements, the Concept of Operations and operating manual ...

Information Technology Manager

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$98.20K - $120.40K/yr

XMSTART is looking to add an experienced and strategic full-time Information Technology Manager to ... Identify, assess, and incorporate requirements, the Concept of Operations and operating manual ...

IT Manager

Washington, DC

$107.20K - $131.50K/yr

ICMA is seeking an IT Manager to oversee all technology infrastructure, systems, and services that support the association's internal operations and external member experience. Duties include ...

IT Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$109.50K - $134.20K/yr

Responsibilities : • You will own internal IT operations across devices, user lifecycle management, collaboration tooling, and office technology. • You will run onboarding and offboarding ...

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How much do operational technology manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for operational technology manager in Washington is $109,614.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,300.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operational Technology Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operational Technology Manager, you need expertise in industrial control systems, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure, often supported by a degree in engineering, information technology, or a related field. Familiarity with SCADA, PLC programming, and certifications like CISSP or ISA/IEC 62443 are commonly required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and coordinate across departments. These capabilities are crucial for maintaining secure, efficient, and reliable operational technology environments in industries such as manufacturing and utilities.

How does an Operational Technology Manager typically collaborate with IT and production teams to ensure system reliability?

An Operational Technology (OT) Manager plays a central role in bridging the gap between IT and production teams. They coordinate closely with IT professionals to align cybersecurity measures and network protocols while working with production staff to understand the unique requirements of industrial control systems. Effective collaboration involves regular cross-departmental meetings, developing joint incident response plans, and establishing clear communication channels to address technical issues proactively. This integrative approach helps ensure reliable and secure operation of critical production systems and minimizes downtime.

What is an Operational Technology Manager?

An Operational Technology (OT) Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the hardware and software systems that control and monitor industrial operations, such as manufacturing, energy, and utilities. They ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of OT systems, bridging the gap between information technology (IT) and operational processes. OT Managers develop strategies for system integration, lead cybersecurity initiatives, and coordinate with other departments to support safe and effective operations. This role is critical for organizations relying on complex, interconnected industrial systems.

What is the difference between Operational Technology Manager vs Industrial Automation Engineer?

AspectOperational Technology ManagerIndustrial Automation Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications in OT or cybersecurityBachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering
Work EnvironmentOversees OT systems in manufacturing, energy, or utilitiesDesigns and implements automation systems in industrial settings
Industry UsageCommonly employed in industries with critical infrastructurePrimarily in manufacturing and process industries

The Operational Technology Manager focuses on managing and securing OT systems, ensuring operational continuity. In contrast, the Industrial Automation Engineer designs and develops automation solutions. Both roles require technical expertise but differ in scope and responsibilities within industrial environments.

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Infographic showing various Operational Technology Manager job openings in Washington as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $109,614 per year, or $52.7 per hour.
Power and Utilities OT Operational Technology-Manager

Power and Utilities OT Operational Technology-Manager

Deloitte

Washington, DC

Other

Posted 6 days ago


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Job description

Power and Utilities OT (Operational Technology) - Manager

Position Summary

Are you interested in working in a dynamic environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and new responsibilities?  If so, Deloitte & Touche LLP could be the place for you. Traditional security programs have often been unsuccessful in unifying the need to both secure and support technology innovation required by the business. Join Deloitte's Cyber team and become a member of the largest group of cybersecurity professionals worldwide.

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/21/2026

Work you'll do

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks
  • Develop remediation methods to mitigate risks
  • Demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking and logical structuring skills
  • Assist in the selection and tailoring of approaches, methods and tools to support service offering or industry projects
  • Actively participate in decision making with engagement management and seek to understand the broader impact of current decisions
  • Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design and/or implement products and services
  • Identify opportunities to improve engagement profitability and manage engagement economics
  • Demonstrate ability to with identify and address client needs: building solid relationships with clients; developing an awareness of Firm services; communicating with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to the manager
  • Demonstrate a general knowledge of market trends, competitor activities, Deloitte Advisory products and service lines

Required Skills:

  • 7+ years of demonstrate advanced understanding and experience governing and implementing power and utility regulations and standards including:
    • North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
    • NERC Operations and Planning (O&P)
    • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
    • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Cybersecurity
    • IEC 62443 standard - Securing Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS)
    • Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) - NEI 08-09, 10 CFR 73.54
  • 7+ years of demonstrate advanced understanding and cyber risk management in at least two of the following areas:
    • SCADA with experience in securing ICS (Industrial Control Systems) security
    • Internet of Things (IOT) architecture and security
    • OT (Operational Technology) security
    • NERC CIP-015 - Internal Network Security Monitoring (INMS)
    • Embedded systems security
    • OT network segmentation (zones/conduits), jump hosts, secure remote access
    • Passive OT discovery/asset inventory, OT IDS, SIEM integration/use cases
    • Incident response in OT (containment with availability/safety constraints)
    • Vendor/OEM risk management, SBOM/patch constraints, compensating controls
    • Security experience in the field environment within the Power, Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Products & Construction industry sectors
  • 7+ years of demonstrate advanced understanding of business processes and cyber risk management in an OT / SCADA environment in two or more areas such as:
    • Cyber security
    • Secure Supply Chain
    • Security Analytics
    • Security Operations Centers
    • Vulnerability and Threat Management
    • Data Security
    • Secure Dev Ops
    • Business continuity management
    • Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements around cyber risk management (e.g., ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIST CSF)
  • Limited sponsorship opportunities may be available

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Locations include: Houston, Dallas, Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Boston, Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, Memphis, Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Franciso, Seattle.  Must be within a reasonable commute and willing to work part-time in the Deloitte and/or client offices.

Preferred:

  • Minimum of 4 years working in an OT environment (e.g. OT security, ICS security, IOT security, SCADA, etc.)
  • Minimum 4 years designing security for infrastructure, network and application architectures
  • Experience in the Power Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Products & Construction sector
  • Demonstrated experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • 5+ years implementing security solutions
  • BA/BS in cyber security, information security, engineering, computer science, information technology, information management, information sciences, business administration, or related field preferred
  • CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

#CyberES26


Qualifications:

Power and Utilities OT (Operational Technology) - Manager

Position Summary

Are you interested in working in a dynamic environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and new responsibilities?  If so, Deloitte & Touche LLP could be the place for you. Traditional security programs have often been unsuccessful in unifying the need to both secure and support technology innovation required by the business. Join Deloitte's Cyber team and become a member of the largest group of cybersecurity professionals worldwide.

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/21/2026

Work you'll do

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks
  • Develop remediation methods to mitigate risks
  • Demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking and logical structuring skills
  • Assist in the selection and tailoring of approaches, methods and tools to support service offering or industry projects
  • Actively participate in decision making with engagement management and seek to understand the broader impact of current decisions
  • Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design and/or implement products and services
  • Identify opportunities to improve engagement profitability and manage engagement economics
  • Demonstrate ability to with identify and address client needs: building solid relationships with clients; developing an awareness of Firm services; communicating with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to the manager
  • Demonstrate a general knowledge of market trends, competitor activities, Deloitte Advisory products and service lines

Required Skills:

  • 7+ years of demonstrate advanced understanding and experience governing and implementing power and utility regulations and standards including:
    • North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
    • NERC Operations and Planning (O&P)
    • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
    • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Cybersecurity
    • IEC 62443 standard - Securing Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS)
    • Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) - NEI 08-09, 10 CFR 73.54
  • 7+ years of demonstrate advanced understanding and cyber risk management in at least two of the following areas:
    • SCADA with experience in securing ICS (Industrial Control Systems) security
    • Internet of Things (IOT) architecture and security
    • OT (Operational Technology) security
    • NERC CIP-015 - Internal Network Security Monitoring (INMS)
    • Embedded systems security
    • OT network segmentation (zones/conduits), jump hosts, secure remote access
    • Passive OT discovery/asset inventory, OT IDS, SIEM integration/use cases
    • Incident response in OT (containment with availability/safety constraints)
    • Vendor/OEM risk management, SBOM/patch constraints, compensating controls
    • Security experience in the field environment within the Power, Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Products & Construction industry sectors
  • 7+ years of demonstrate advanced understanding of business processes and cyber risk management in an OT / SCADA environment in two or more areas such as:
    • Cyber security
    • Secure Supply Chain
    • Security Analytics
    • Security Operations Centers
    • Vulnerability and Threat Management
    • Data Security
    • Secure Dev Ops
    • Business continuity management
    • Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements around cyber risk management (e.g., ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIST CSF)
  • Limited sponsorship opportunities may be available

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Locations include: Houston, Dallas, Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Boston, Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, Memphis, Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Franciso, Seattle.  Must be within a reasonable commute and willing to work part-time in the Deloitte and/or client offices.

Preferred:

  • Minimum of 4 years working in an OT environment (e.g. OT security, ICS security, IOT security, SCADA, etc.)
  • Minimum 4 years designing security for infrastructure, network and application architectures
  • Experience in the Power Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Products & Construction sector
  • Demonstrated experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • 5+ years implementing security solutions
  • BA/BS in cyber security, information security, engineering, computer science, information technology, information management, information sciences, business administration, or related field preferred
  • CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

#CyberES26


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