Sr. Manager, Cybersecurity

Sr. Manager, Cybersecurity

Duration : 6+ Months

Location : Houston, TX

Position Summary

The Sr. Manager, Cybersecurity leads comprehensive cybersecurity operations and strategy to protect ProEnergy's critical infrastructure and business systems from evolving cyber threats. This role manages cybersecurity teams, implements security controls across IT and OT environments, and ensures regulatory compliance including NERC-CIP standards for critical infrastructure protection. The position combines strategic cybersecurity leadership with operational oversight to safeguard power generation facilities, manufacturing operations, and business systems across 40+ countries while enabling digital transformation initiatives.

Reports To : Vice President, IT Operations

Direct Reports : 2-4 Cybersecurity Analysts and Specialists

Location : Houston, TX with global cybersecurity responsibility

Travel : 20-25%

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives
• Manage enterprise cybersecurity program across IT and operational technology (OT) environments
• Establish cybersecurity governance framework including policies, standards, and procedures
• Lead threat landscape analysis and security risk assessment initiatives
• Coordinate cybersecurity integration with digital transformation and cloud adoption projects
• Oversee cybersecurity budget planning and resource allocation
• Manage Security Operations Center (SOC) providing 24 / 7 monitoring and threat detection
• Lead incident response program with coordinated response to cybersecurity events
• Oversee security technology stack including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and threat intelligence platforms
• Coordinate threat hunting and advanced persistent threat (APT) detection capabilities
• Manage security metrics, reporting, and communication to executive leadership
• Establish relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, and industry partners
• Ensure compliance with NERC-CIP Critical Infrastructure Protection standards
• Manage SOX IT controls implementation and testing for financial systems
• Coordinate compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
• Oversee third-party risk assessment and vendor security management programs
• Lead regulatory audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors
• Maintain cybersecurity risk register and executive risk reporting
• Lead and develop the cybersecurity team including analysts, engineers, and specialists
• Recruit and hire cybersecurity professionals across multiple specializations
• Conduct performance evaluations and create individual development plans
• Implement professional development programs and certification pathways
• Coordinate security training and awareness programs for all employees
• Evaluate and implement advanced cybersecurity technologies and solutions
• Oversee deployment of zero-trust security architecture and micro-segmentation
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management programs
• Coordinate security architecture for cloud platforms and hybrid environments
• Implement security automation and orchestration (SOAR) capabilities
• Ensure integration of security controls with operational technology systems

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Certifications Required

Preferred

Working Conditions