Senior OT Cybersecurity Specialist NERC CIP Expert

Jacobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior OT Cybersecurity Specialist in the Houston area to lead NERC CIP compliance and strengthen cyber resilience for critical electric operations. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical controls while coordinating with plant operations, engineering, and IT teams.

You will conduct risk assessments, develop CIP policies, and ensure audit-ready documentation. Onsite work is required with opportunities to mentor staff and influence security outcomes across

Qualifications

• 7+ years in OT, industrial control systems, or electric utility cybersecurity
• Experience implementing and auditing NERC CIP controls in regulated environments
• Ability to build audit-quality evidence and compliance calendars

Responsibilities

• Own and support day-to-day NERC CIP compliance activities across applicable standards
• Maintain inventories of BES Cyber Systems and related assets
• Develop and maintain CIP policies, procedures, and evidence packages
• Coordinate access reviews, patch evaluations, and security monitoring
• Prepare for internal assessments, audits, and data requests
• Partner with plant operations, IT, and compliance to resolve findings
• Perform OT cybersecurity risk assessments and design reviews
• Apply secure architecture and defense-in-depth practices in industrial environments
• Support incident response and regulatory reporting
• Evaluate vendors for CIP supply chain risk

Skills

NERC CIP

OT cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Vulnerability management

Network security

Risk assessment

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Certifications: GICSP / CISSP / CISM / CRISC

Tools

DCS/SCADA knowledge

Industrial protocols knowledge

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior OT Cybersecurity Specialist in the Houston area to lead NERC CIP compliance and strengthen cyber resilience for critical electric operations. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical controls while coordinating with plant operations, engineering, and IT teams.

You will conduct risk assessments, develop CIP policies, and ensure audit-ready documentation. Onsite work is required with opportunities to mentor staff and influence security outcomes across