Are you a cybersecurity professional with a passion for protecting critical infrastructure? Our client, a leading company in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking a Manager of Cybersecurity to take charge of safeguarding their digital assets and ensuring the security of vital systems and data. No prior management experience is required, just strong technical skills and a drive to lead security initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems in the Oil & Gas sector.
- Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards (NIST, ISO, etc.) and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and coordinate incident response protocols, ensuring rapid and effective responses to cybersecurity threats.
- Collaborate with teams across IT, engineering, and operations to integrate cybersecurity best practices into daily operations.
- Oversee security measures for SCADA systems, IoT devices, and other critical Oil & Gas infrastructure.
- Deploy and manage security tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and SIEM platforms.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and technologies to proactively defend against cybersecurity risks specific to the Oil & Gas industry.
What You’ll Bring:
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of the Oil & Gas industry or similar critical infrastructure environments.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and operational technology (OT) environments.
- Experience with threat modeling, vulnerability management, incident response, and risk management.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, NERC-CIP, and CISA.
- Expertise in security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or CEH are a plus.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with cloud security (Azure, AWS) and securing cloud-based infrastructure in Oil & Gas.
- Knowledge of emerging threats in IoT and Edge Computing related to the energy and industrial sectors.
- Ability to lead cross-functional security projects and collaborate with diverse teams.