Cybersecurity Technology Architect

Pivot Point Solutions; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivot Point Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Consultant in Oakland, CA to shape and oversee cybersecurity strategy, risk management, regulatory compliance, and security governance across a complex enterprise environment.

You will collaborate with cybersecurity leadership, business stakeholders, regulatory partners, and technical teams to translate risk into actionable recommendations for senior leaders and drive improvements across IT and OT environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of combined cybersecurity, information security, IT, critical infrastructure, intelligence, or related experience.
• Advanced experience with cybersecurity risk management, governance, and compliance.
• Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and evaluating security controls.
• Knowledge of enterprise IT security across applications, systems, networks, and infrastructure.
• Experience working with cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as NIST and ISO.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within complex or highly regulated organizations.
• Current cybersecurity certification such as Security+, GIAC, SANS, Cisco Security, Microsoft Security, or equivalent.
• Strong executive communication, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cybersecurity initiatives across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in security governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives.
• Develop cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, operating plans, and risk reduction priorities.
• Maintain and evaluate cybersecurity risk portfolios across multiple environments.
• Serve as a cybersecurity liaison with regulatory organizations and internal stakeholders.
• Lead or participate in security governance committees and executive discussions.
• Perform cybersecurity and compliance assessments using established industry frameworks.
• Evaluate cybersecurity risks associated with AI/ML technologies, including data exposure and adversarial threats.
• Develop AI security policies, governance practices, and responsible-use standards.
• Assess OT/ICS/SCADA/PLC environments for cybersecurity risk and define OT security controls.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

Regulatory frameworks

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Job description

Pivot Point Solutions is a California-based technology consulting firm that specializes in delivering IT solutions and support for the construction and utility industries. We partner with organizations across the state to provide reliable technology services that improve operational efficiency, enhance project delivery, and support critical business systems.

Our team understands the unique technology challenges facing construction and utility organizations, from field operations and infrastructure projects to enterprise applications and cybersecurity. By combining industry expertise with responsive service, we help clients modernize their technology environments, streamline workflows, and maintain secure, reliable IT systems that support long-term growth.

Job Overview

Title: Senior Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Consultant

Sector: Cybersecurity

Location: Oakland, CA

Job Type: Contract

Compensation: $121,181 - $178,422

As a Senior Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Consultant, you will help shape and oversee cybersecurity strategy, risk management, regulatory compliance, and security governance across a complex enterprise environment. This role works closely with cybersecurity leadership, business stakeholders, regulatory partners, and technical teams to evaluate risk and strengthen security practices across both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments.

The position also supports emerging areas of cybersecurity risk, including artificial intelligence governance and security. You'll provide senior-level guidance on cybersecurity frameworks, critical infrastructure protection, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk while helping translate complex technical risks into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Your Day-to-Day Activities

Lead and support enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives

Develop cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, operating plans, and risk reduction priorities

Maintain and evaluate cybersecurity risk portfolios across multiple business and technology environments

Serve as a cybersecurity liaison with regulatory organizations and key internal stakeholders

Lead or participate in security governance committees, steering groups, and executive discussions

Perform cybersecurity and compliance assessments using established industry frameworks

Evaluate cybersecurity risks associated with AI and machine learning technologies, including data exposure, model misuse, adversarial attacks, and emerging threats

Support development of AI security policies, governance practices, and responsible-use standards

Assess Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA environments, PLCs, and other operational technology for cybersecurity risk

Develop and recommend OT security controls aligned with critical infrastructure security practices

Evaluate security architecture, applications, systems, networks, and business processes to identify vulnerabilities and control gaps

Partner with legal, compliance, technology, and business teams to address regulatory and cybersecurity requirements

Translate complex cybersecurity findings into clear risk recommendations for technical and executive stakeholders

Monitor evolving cybersecurity regulations, frameworks, threats, and technology trends

The Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

8+ years of combined cybersecurity, information security, IT, critical infrastructure, intelligence, or related experience

Advanced experience with cybersecurity risk management, governance, and compliance

Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and evaluating security controls

Knowledge of enterprise IT security across applications, systems, networks, and infrastructure

Experience working with cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as NIST and ISO

Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within complex or highly regulated organizations

Current cybersecurity certification such as Security+, GIAC, SANS, Cisco Security, Microsoft Security, or equivalent

Strong executive communication, analytical, and decision-making capabilities

Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cybersecurity initiatives across multiple teams

You'll Stand Out If You Have

CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or comparable advanced cybersecurity certification

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline

Cybersecurity experience within utilities, energy, critical infrastructure, or another regulated industry

Experience securing Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, or PLC environments

Knowledge of NIST 800-82 and industrial control system security practices

Experience with NERC CIP or other critical infrastructure regulatory requirements

Experience with AI/ML security, AI governance, model risk, or the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

Knowledge of SOX, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, or other security and privacy regulations

Experience presenting cybersecurity risk and strategy recommendations to senior or executive leadership