Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Leader

The Cadmus Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,700 - 157,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) program

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Cadmus Group in New York City is seeking a Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Leader to lead client delivery and business development efforts. This role involves supervising a team and acting as the cybersecurity expert for various federal and utility accounts in water and emergency management.

Ideal candidates will have a master’s degree or PhD and 10 years of experience managing cybersecurity projects. The position offers a starting salary of $143,000 and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years as lead cybersecurity expert for government or utility clients.
• Experience in team management and multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to earn U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cybersecurity projects and programs across federal and utility accounts.
• Lead business development efforts in cybersecurity.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and translate findings into operational impacts.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Staff management

Communication skills

Business development

Education

Master’s Degree or PhD in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

CISSP certification

CompTIA Cybersecurity certifications

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus seeks a Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Leader to expand our portfolio at the intersection of cybersecurity and government solutions. The role leads client delivery, business development, and serves as the company’s cybersecurity expert across federal and utility accounts focused on water, infrastructure, and emergency management. The successful candidate will bring broad cybersecurity expertise, a versatile skillset, and the creativity to grow the portfolio and deliver high‑priority client work while leading staff in a highly matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical expert overseeing cybersecurity projects and programs, including technical, financial, operations, and reporting.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams of Cadmus staff, partners, and subcontracts to execute client engagements and win new business.
• Act as the company’s cybersecurity expert for government and commercial clients and as a thought leader at external events.
• Ensure high‑quality, responsive delivery of services under Cadmus contracts and achieve exceptional client ratings for services performed under major contracts.
• Help clients secure SCADA, industrial control systems (ICS), and broader operational technology (OT) environments used in utility and infrastructure operations.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and translate findings into operational impacts for key government and utility stakeholders.
• Lead initial evaluation of penetration testing and identify resolutions to enhance an organization’s overall cyber posture.
• Conduct IC­S/OT network mapping, secure configuration reviews, segmentation assessments, and incident response planning tailored to government and utility environments with legacy and proprietary technologies.
• Evaluate or implement cybersecurity controls for infrastructure systems, including remote access security, authentication/authorization, asset management, patching constraints, and monitoring/logging solutions appropriate for OT networks.
• Provide incident response planning, tabletop exercise, and response support to government and utility environments.
• Support and advise clients on cybersecurity governance, policies, training.
• Support and lead business development efforts in partnership with Cadmus’s Business Development team and key account leads.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level staff in technical delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in a relevant field (preferably Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Information and SCADA Systems).
• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience serving as a lead cybersecurity expert on major contracts or programs with similar responsibilities for government and/or utility clients.
• Minimum 10 years of staff and team management experience.
• Consulting or other relevant experience in the infrastructure sector, with preference for water sector government clients such as EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, or utilities. Other relevant infrastructure or regulated sector experience such as energy, transportation, and telecom is also acceptable.
• Candidate should be a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• One or more relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or other relevant certifications).
• Experience building, leading, and mentoring teams of consulting staff.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills to establish interest, credibility, and trust.
• Ability to earn U.S. Government security clearance and/or suitability – requires U.S. citizenship.
• Occasional travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IC­S/OT protocols, architectures, and vendor platforms commonly used in water sector utilities.
• Familiarity with EPA, DHS/CISA, and state regulatory expectations for water sector cybersecurity, with the ability to guide utilities in preparing for audits, compliance reviews, and federal/state‑funded cybersecurity improvement initiatives.
• Experience building and improving Cyber Capacity of Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) programs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST CSF, NIST SP 800‑82, AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance & Tool, EPA sanitary survey cyber requirements, and WaterISAC15 Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
• Experience analyzing AI implications for utility system cybersecurity.
• Proven business development experience with Federal Civilian Agencies or utility clients.
• Proficiency in languages other than English.

Additional Information

Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $143,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.