Director, Facility and OT Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Develop and uphold the fleet operational technology and facility security standards.

• Implement the security standards at new locations through design principles and assess existing locations for compliance.

• Take ownership of the IEC 62443 architecture for the standard module and its implementation at each site, which includes defining zones, conduits, security level objectives, component specifications, and secure remote access.

• Manage facility security compliance requirements and compile evidence packages for federal, defense, and critical infrastructure regulations.

• Oversee the provenance and software bill of materials standards for module equipment and the process for exceptions.

• Direct the physical security design principles for the standard module and the fleet.

• Enforce security criteria during the Architecture Review Gate.

• Conduct security validation at Childress prior to each energized campaign.

• Draft operations security logging, response, and safe degradation requirements for Operations and the telemetry platform.

• Maintain a clear boundary with corporate security in written documentation.

• Provide monthly briefings to the Chief Information Officer.

• Recruit, develop, and lead the security team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.

• Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

• At least fifteen years of experience in security engineering.

• Minimum of eight years in operational technology or industrial control system security related to utilities, energy, pipelines, process industries, or critical facilities.

• Proven leadership in managing a security program across multiple sites.

• Experience leading an operational technology or facility security program across more than one site.

• Proficient in setting standards, evaluating sites in accordance with those standards, and collaborating with operations leaders on findings.

• Deep knowledge of operational technology security architecture, sufficient to guide IEC 62443 initiatives and critically evaluate supplier evidence.

• Direct experience with at least one federal, defense, or critical infrastructure security regime from the facility perspective, including assessments.

• Ensure supply chain and provenance assurance for procured equipment under country-of-origin or restricted-source regulations.

• Experience managing security engineers.

• Responsible for budget management related to assessments and external specialists.

• Preferred certifications include ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, CISSP, GICSP, and Physical Security Professional.

• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-82, NERC CIP, NIST SP 800-171, FedRAMP, DoD impact levels, and the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act.

• Leadership experience with NERC CIP programs.

• Pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and substance testing, may be mandated by company policies.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States, verified through E-Verify and Form I-9.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation and living-out allowance (if applicable and based on the successful candidate's situation).

• 100% company-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees.

• 75% company-paid coverage for dependents.

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage options available.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources provided.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• Paid professional development opportunities and access to financial planning and legal services.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Support for professional development to encourage certifications, continuing education, or role-related training.

• Participation in company events and team-building activities.