Cybersecurity Business Information Security Officer (BISO)

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 168,900 - 244,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

401K plan with matching and profit-sharing

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Cybersecurity Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to serve as a key interface between its Global Business Units and enterprise cybersecurity. The role will focus on embedding cybersecurity strategy within operations, managing risks, and supporting compliance with evolving cybersecurity requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in info security, along with strong communication skills. This position is based in either Reston, VA or Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• 8 years progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, or risk management roles.
• Experience aligning technology with business objectives.
• Prefer Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cybersecurity strategy is embedded into business operations.
• Assess and manage cybersecurity risks within the business.
• Promote a culture of cybersecurity accountability.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Executive-level communication

Cybersecurity frameworks expertise (NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Salary Range: $168,900 - $244,300 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Requisition ID: 292702

Relocation Authorized: None

Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

Work Location: Reston, VA, Houston, TX

Company Overview

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Business Engagement, the Cybersecurity Business Information Security Officer – BISO, serves as the primary interface between Bechtel’s Global Business Units (GBUs) and the enterprise cybersecurity organization. The role ensures cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and assurance activities are embedded into business operations, engineering delivery, and project execution. The role is accountable for proactively identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity risks within the business; providing assurance that controls meet Bechtel policies, standards, and regulatory obligations; and ensuring alignment with evolving business, customer, and regulatory cybersecurity requirements. Enables secure innovation, facilitates technology adoption, and leads cybersecurity risk posture and assurance.

This position can be based in Reston, VA or Houston, TX.

Major Responsibilities

Risk Management & Assurance

• Serves as the primary cybersecurity risk advisor to assigned GBU’s, ensuring cyber risks are proactively assessed and managed in alignment with Bechtel’s risk appetite.
• Owns and oversees the GBU cybersecurity risk posture, ensuring appropriate governance, assurance, audit readiness, and compliance.
• Drives and aligns cybersecurity risk assessments for business processes, digital engineering platforms, cloud solutions, AI initiatives and third-party integrations.
• Ensures remediation plans for identified risks are clearly defined, tracked, and executed.
• Supports internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and customer-driven cybersecurity assessments.
• Partners with Third-Party Risk Management to assess and manage cybersecurity risks associated with suppliers, joint ventures, subcontractors, and strategic partners.

Business Alignment & Secure Enablement

• Acts as the primary bridge between business leadership and cybersecurity, ensuring security priorities align with business objectives, project delivery timelines, and regulatory obligations.
• Advises business stakeholders through IT and digital intake processes as it relates to cybersecurity, including review of technical documentation and facilitation of cybersecurity and enterprise architecture reviews for new and changed technologies.
• Works directly with GBU leadership to understand customer-driven, contract-driven, and regulatory cybersecurity requirements in the regions and sectors they operate.
• Translates business requirements into clear cybersecurity needs and work with central cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment, feasibility, and timely delivery of controls.
• Enables the secure adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, digital engineering solutions, data analytics, AI, and OT systems) while maintaining appropriate risk management and assurance.

Advisory, Communication & Change Leadership

• Advises business leaders, project teams, and functional stakeholders on cybersecurity requirements, risk considerations, and best practices.
• Serves as GBU POC and coordinates incident response activities within Cyber Defense Center.
• Promotes a culture of shared accountability for cybersecurity risk and operational resilience.
• Provides leadership with tailored dashboards, metrics, and reports on cybersecurity risk posture, trends, compliance status, and assurance outcomes.
• Acts as a change ambassador, supporting business units through technology and process changes while maintaining resilience and delivery commitments.

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 8 years progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, or risk management roles - including 2 years working directly with business units or in a liaison role aligning technology and business objectives.

Prefer 3-5 years’ experience in governance, risk, compliance, or regulated environments (e.g., FIMSA, GBLA, export controls, or large-scale infrastructure programs).

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and executive-level communication, with the ability to influence InfoSec/Cyber/Assurance outcomes across complex, matrixed organizations.
• Experience with industry-recognized frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, CSA, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience driving proactive identification and mitigation of cybersecurity risks within business and project delivery environments.
• Experience managing or influencing enterprise-level initiatives, including application portfolios, digital platforms, and IT intake and governance processes.
• Demonstrated project and program management skills.
• Prefer Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or formal Project Management training.
• Prefer Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Prefer Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of “One Team,” respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]