Managing Director, OT Security Greater Austin, TX Area + 1 more

The Company is seeking a Managing Director of OT Security to lead cybersecurity strategy, services, and risk management for operational technology across electric transmission, distribution, and generation environments. The role oversees a shared-services organization and sets its priorities, operating model, investment direction, and multi-year roadmap in partnership with business and enterprise security leaders. Responsibilities include guiding security architecture and engineering, vulnerability prioritization, monitoring, incident response and recovery, vendor and supply-chain risk, and the development of new security capabilities. The Managing Director will also establish governance and accountability, communicate material risks to senior leadership, and strengthen operational resilience while supporting safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 15 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, operational technology, engineering, or operations—including seven or more years in senior leadership—is required. Direct experience securing electric utility environments across multiple transmission, distribution, and generation areas is essential, along with expertise in NERC CIP compliance and OT security architecture, monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response. Strong candidates will bring experience leading complex programs and multidisciplinary teams, balancing security with operational requirements, and influencing senior stakeholders; nuclear cybersecurity experience is strongly preferred.

Hiring Company

American Electric Power