Lead, Enterprise Security Tech & Systems

Direct Energy Business; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks a Manager of Enterprise Security Technology & Systems to lead delivery of security projects across locations, including access control and video surveillance. You will partner with IT, operations, and external vendors to implement scalable security solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

You will guide architecture, standards, and best practices, while advancing risk-informed security programs and ensuring reliable integration within enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Security Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in corporate security, security technology, or related technical field, with demonstrated experience in project-based environments.
• Proven experience managing and delivering complex security technology projects across multiple locations or business units.
• Strong working knowledge of physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and supporting infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams such as IT, operations, and external vendors.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments such as NERC-CIP, MTSA, or similar frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise physical security technology projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and business priorities.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and related technologies.
• Partner with stakeholders to design and implement scalable, risk-based security solutions across corporate and operational environments.
• Manage and coordinate multiple concurrent projects, vendors, and internal resources to drive successful outcomes across the security technology portfolio.
• Support the development and evolution of enterprise security technology standards, architecture, and best practices.
• Evaluate existing systems and identify opportunities to enhance performance, reliability, and integration.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure integration of physical security technologies within enterprise systems.
• Provide guidance and support to site leadership and business partners on security system capabilities, use, and optimization.
• Contribute to the development of metrics, reporting, and performance tracking for security technology initiatives.
• Support security response and crisis management efforts as needed, including technical system support and coordination during incidents.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies, threats, and industry trends to continuously improve enterprise security capabilities.
• Lead and support additional enterprise security initiatives as business needs evolve.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Security/IS/Engineering)

Tools

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Job description

NRG Energy seeks a Manager of Enterprise Security Technology & Systems to lead delivery of security projects across locations, including access control and video surveillance. You will partner with IT, operations, and external vendors to implement scalable security solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

You will guide architecture, standards, and best practices, while advancing risk-informed security programs and ensuring reliable integration within enterprise systems.