OT Cyber Security Lead

Company: Drax
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Lead
Flexible location - Houston, Monroe, Prince George or Vancouver
Hybrid working
Permanent, full time

$117,700 - $139,000

Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025

Who we are

We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to manage and influence all aspects of a robust cyber security presence across the Drax Group Industrial estate, but particularly in relation to the monitoring, managing and assessing of risks from open sources that could impact on the Drax Group business Operational Technology environments.

This includes both local and national threats from protestor groups to State sponsored espionage. You'll provide support to the EC&I teams, Plant Support teams and IT teams in helping to identify emerging threats, conducting analysis and writing intelligence reports specifying how best to mitigate the associated risks.

You'll assist in the delivery, enforcement and development of Industrial Security Controls in accordance with policy, standards and regulatory requirements.

This role will help to develop and support senior management with the industrial controls and skills within the group-wide security team and through the rollout of industrial controls, policies, procedures, formal training and coaching and mentoring. You'll be responsible for working with Project Teams, cyber security teams, generation stakeholders and enterprise architecture teams ensuring that they understand their responsibilities regarding logical and physical security controls.

You'll deliver against the business strategy, the technical roadmap and objectives set out in the Security strategy covering industrial security.

Additional responsibilities include:

--- Supporting the definition of industrial security control matrices providing oversight to other SMEs in the support of their BAU activities and maintaining accurate documentation and record keeping.
--- Ensuring implemented security controls are effective and in line with our policies and standards.
--- Leading Industrial Security meetings with key stakeholders and provide security. representation at business unit industrial security reviews and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings as required, effectively communicating all industrial security related risks, controls and mitigations.
--- Continuing to develop and improve the Industrial Security Controls including the effective management of the required documentation and OT risk registers within the Business Unit.
--- Recommending and implementing an appropriate toolkit for risk management/technical/industrial/physical/architectural management.
--- Responsibility for Industrial Security control reporting.
--- Line Management responsibilities for specialist and analyst roles (x4). This will include technical mentoring and dotted line responsibilities across the team in support of the wider vertical demands.
--- Providing direction on the Group Security Framework, Policies, Standards and artifacts ensuring they support compliance to relevant regulation.
--- Ensuring compliance with security and regulatory commitments.
--- Participating in Audits, Technical Design Authority and Change Advisory Boards as required.

Who we're looking for

You'll have a proven background in IT, Cyber Security and Operational Technology (control systems); having attained or working towards certification in control frameworks such as IEC62443, IEC61508, IEC61511, OG86 ; with an expert understanding of security regulations, NIS regulations/NERC-CIP/MTSA and have attained SANS GICSP certification.

You'll have the ability to interpret regulations and laws and communicate effectively to all levels of the organisation. This role also requires the ability to work successfully in a cross-functional team environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Rewards and benefits

As you help us to shape the future, we've shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle:

We're committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what's right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we're committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply

Think this role's for you? Click the 'Apply now' button to begin your Drax journey.

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Please note that, in certain situations, the company may pay at a rate outside of the band for this role, where appropriate. Such a decision would take into account the candidate's experience, skills and other relevant factors.

The advertized salary range relates to British Columbia and we provide it in accordance with the BC Pay Transparency Act. We recognize, however, that market forces often drive salaries in candidates' home locations. Accordingly, the salary range may not apply outside British Columbia.

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