Cybersecurity IT/OT Project Manager
  • Code Beacons Inc.
4 Days Ago
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Houston-TX
6-12 Years
Required Skills: Cybersecurity IT/OT Project manager, Enterprise cybersecurity, Large cross-functional initiatives involving multiple technical teams, PMP, Certified Scrum master, Agile project management, Operational Technology environments, industrial control systems, Security monitoring, OT security program execution, Risk management and governance, stakeholder coordination, Operational Security Enhancements, Risk and change management
Job Description
Title: Cybersecurity IT/OT Project Manager
Department: Cyber Security
Engagement Type: Contract
Location: Houston, Texas Downtown, must relocate, No Exceptions. 
In-Office Expectation: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote (Houston, TX 77002)
Duration: 6 months, potential for extension
Work Authorization: Any
Start Date: Immediate
 
Manager Notes:
Can you ask him to give a brief write up on their exp for the following :
  1. Cybersecurity project/program experience
  2. Compliance and regulatory exposure
  3. Experience managing large-scale cybersecurity or enterprise tool deployments.
 
 
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives within the Cybersecurity Department’s Security Strategy, Program and Business Operations team. This role will primarily support the 2026 IT/OT Security Initiative, driving deployment of Operational Technology (OT) security capabilities across enterprise environments. Key focus areas include deployment of OT network sensors, operationalization of the OT Security Operations Center (SOC), and implementation of governance frameworks to continuously identify, assess and mitigate cyber risks across IT and OT environments. The ideal candidate will have strong project leadership experience in cybersecurity or critical infrastructure environments, exceptional organizational and documentation skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional technical and business stakeholders.
 

Skills

No. of Years of Experience

Experience

No. of Years of Experience

 

 

No. of years of experience as a Cybersecurity IT/OT Project Manager(5+ years of project management experience, preferably within cybersecurity, OT, or critical infrastructure environments)

 

 

Experience managing enterprise cybersecurity or security technology deployment programs

 

 

Experience coordinating large cross-functional initiatives involving multiple technical teams

 

 

Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments

 

 

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

 

 

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile project management experience

 

 

Experience with Operational Technology (OT) environments or Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

 

 

Experience deploying security monitoring tools such as:

·                  Network sensors

·                  SIEM platforms

·                  Endpoint detection and response tools

·                  Security monitoring technologies

 

 

Program & Project Management: Lead end-to-end execution of IT/OT cybersecurity initiatives, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, budgeting and delivery tracking.

·                  Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risk registers, and status reports for cybersecurity programs.

·                  Track program milestones, KPIs, financials, and resource allocations to ensure successful delivery.

 

 

OT Security Program Execution

·                  Lead deployment and operationalization of OT network sensors and security monitoring technologies across prioritized operational sites.

·                  Coordinate readiness activities for the Operational Technology Security Operations Center (OT SOC).

·                  Establish SOC processes, workflows, escalation paths, and performance reporting metrics.

 

 

Risk Management & Governance

·                  Drive continuous identification, assessment and remediation of OT cyber risks through governance frameworks and security architecture alignment.

·                  Maintain structured documentation including process documentation, architecture diagrams, risk registers, and governance artifacts.

·                  Support implementation of IT/OT cybersecurity policies and operational security processes.

 

 

Stakeholder Coordination

·                  Collaborate with IT, OT, Engineering, Compliance, Physical Security, and Executive Leadership teams to align program scope and priorities.

·                  Facilitate stakeholder meetings, technical workshops and executive status briefings.

·                  Coordinate field teams and technical groups to support security deployments and upgrades across operational environments.

 

 

Operational Security Enhancements

·                  Support physical security upgrade initiatives aligned with cybersecurity hardening standards.

·                  Implement continuous improvement practices using Agile/Scrum methodologies where applicable.

 

 

Risk & Change Management

·                  Proactively manage program risks, dependencies, and change management activities across complex operational environments.

 

 

 

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