Senior OT Cybersecurity Manager: Strategy & Risk Leadership

EY

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 171,000 - 390,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Job summary

EY is a global professional services firm seeking an OT Cybersecurity Senior Manager within Technology Consulting to lead engagements that assess, design and improve cybersecurity for Operational Technology and Industrial Control System environments.

You will combine practical OT security knowledge with engagement leadership, client advisory, team development and business development to protect critical operations while ensuring safety and reliability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Industrial Automation or related field.
Approximately 8+ years of relevant cybersecurity, OT security, industrial automation or related experience.
Experience leading or managing OT cybersecurity assessments, architecture reviews, security improvement programs or implementation initiatives.
Practical knowledge of OT/ICS environments, industrial networking and systems such as SCADA, DCS, PLC, RTU or HMI.
Experience applying ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82 or comparable OT cybersecurity guidance.
Experience developing high-quality client reports, presentations, roadmaps, security designs, policies, standards or documentation.
Experience leading teams, managing client expectations and delivering work within timelines and budgets.
Ability and willingness to travel based on client and project needs.

Responsibilities

Lead OT cybersecurity engagements, including maturity and risk assessments, architecture and configuration reviews, vulnerability assessments, security strategy, transformation roadmaps and implementation support.
Assess industrial environments that may include ICS, SCADA, DCS, PLC, RTU, HMI, SIS and IIoT technologies, industrial networks and supporting infrastructure.
Guide the design and implementation of practical OT security controls, including network segmentation, zones and conduits, defense in depth, system hardening, secure remote access, asset visibility, security monitoring and incident response capabilities.
Apply recognized OT cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82. Apply NIST CSF and sector-specific requirements when relevant to the client environment.
Lead client workshops and technical discussions with operational, engineering, cybersecurity and executive stakeholders. Translate technical findings into clear operational and business risk implications.
Manage engagement scope, workplans, resources, risks, quality, timelines and budgets. Keep client and EY stakeholders informed of progress and expected outcomes.
Lead, coach and develop engagement team members. Review deliverables and promote a collaborative, quality-focused and safety-aware working environment.
Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities where EY can provide additional value.
Support business development through proposals, client presentations, solution shaping, methodology development, thought leadership and reusable assets.
Stay current on OT threat activity, industrial vulnerabilities, evolving regulations, security technologies and leading practices.