Director of Cybersecurity

WSP
Houston, TX
Job Description
Role Overview

Lead cybersecurity planning and execution for major infrastructure, transportation, utility, energy, aviation, water, and public sector programs. Develop project-specific cybersecurity strategies, architectures, roadmaps, and implementation plans. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, program management, and technology delivery teams.

What You Will Do

Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and maturity evaluations. Develop and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks. Lead compliance initiatives supporting federal, state, and industry requirements. Perform gap assessments and remediation planning against established cybersecurity frameworks.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, trusted advisor, and project delivery professional, providing cybersecurity expertise for digital transformation initiatives, operational technology (OT) environments, cloud implementations, Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), critical infrastructure programs, and enterprise technology deployments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline, or equivalent.
  • 15+ years of cybersecurity experience.
  • 5+ years leading cybersecurity programs, projects, or consulting engagements.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, aviation, utility, energy, water, or government projects.
  • Experience serving in client-facing consulting or advisory roles.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • Life
  • Retirement savings
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