Sr. Manager Cybersecurity

Oceaneering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Manager to lead security operations across IT and OT environments in a hybrid Houston role. You will drive 24x7 monitoring, risk reduction, and maturity improvements in alignment with NIST CSF and ISO 27001.

You will oversee SOC/third‑party partners, incident response, vulnerability management, data privacy governance, and security awareness programs, shaping the organization’s cybersecurity posture while collaborating with IT, OT, and business

Qualifications

• 15+ years of cybersecurity experience, including leadership in security operations.
• 10+ years in SOC operations, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• 10+ years’ experience overseeing third‑party security providers (MDR/SOC).
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations across IT and OT environments to protect and enable resilient operations.
• Oversee vulnerability management, data privacy governance, and threat response.
• Drive continuous improvement of SOC capabilities (SIEM, SOAR, automation, threat intel).
• Partner with IT, OT, and business leaders to align security strategy with risk and resilience goals.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

SOC operations

Incident response

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Risk management

Education

CISSP

CISM

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

MDR

Cloud security

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Cybersecurity Sr. Manager to lead our security operations across both enterprise IT and Operational Technology (OT/ICS) environments. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for protecting critical systems, enabling resilient operations, and advancing our cybersecurity maturity in alignment with business goals and industry best practices.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Cybersecurity Sr. Manager to lead our security operations across both enterprise IT and Operational Technology (OT/ICS) environments. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for protecting critical systems, enabling resilient operations, and advancing our cybersecurity maturity in alignment with business goals and industry best practices.

You will lead security operations, threat and vulnerability management, and security culture initiatives while driving continuous improvement in detection, response, and risk reduction. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity in a global organization operating in complex, high-consequence environments.

• Role provides the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, working both virtually and in the Houston office when required.

Essential

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will lead security operations, vulnerability management, Data Privacy, and threat response across IT and OT environments—ensuring our organization is protected, resilient, and aligned with modern cybersecurity standards.

Lead Security Operations

• Provide oversight and direction for both internal security teams and third-party SOC/MDR partners
• Ensure effective 24x7 monitoring, detection, and response to cyber threats
• Continuously enhance SOC capabilities, including SIEM, SOAR, automation, and threat intelligence

Data Privacy

• Establish and lead Oceaneering's Data Privacy and Governance function
• Responsible for defining data protection policies, governance frameworks, privacy architecture standards, and investigative processes that ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, and appropriate use of enterprise data
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for data sovereignty, developing the governance structure, controls, and standards that business and technology teams follow across the organization

Drive Vulnerability & Patch Management (TVM)

• Own the enterprise Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) program across IT and OT
• Establish governance for patch management and risk-based remediation
• Prioritize vulnerabilities based on business risk and ensure timely resolution

Oversee Incident Response & Threat Hunting

• Lead enterprise incident response and proactive threat hunting capabilities
• Ensure readiness through tested playbooks and crisis response processes
• Drive continuous improvement through post-incident reviews and lessons learned

Optimize Security Tools & Investments

• Manage the lifecycle, performance, and optimization of security tools and platforms
• Align capabilities to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• Evaluate effectiveness, reduce redundancy, and ensure cost-efficient security investments

Strengthen Security Awareness & Culture

• Oversee enterprise-wide security awareness and phishing simulation programs
• Reduce human risk through targeted training and behavior-driven initiatives
• Track effectiveness through measurable outcomes (e.g., phishing resilience, engagement)
• Development and execution of table top exercises to verify ownership

Align Security with Business & Risk

• Partner with IT, OT, and business leaders to integrate security into operations
• Align cybersecurity strategy with business priorities, risk tolerance, and resilience goals
• Communicate risk, performance, and priorities to senior leadership
• This position has supervisory responsibilities .

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 15 years of cybersecurity experience, including leadership in security operations
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in SOC operations, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Minimum 10 years’ experience working with or overseeing third-party security providers (MDR/SOC)
• Proven ability to align security strategy, tooling, and operations with business outcomes
• Deep knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF and/or ISO 27001
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Certifications such as CISSP or CISM

Desired

• Experience in energy, oil & gas, or critical infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with OT/ICS security (e.g., NIST 800-82, IEC 62443)
• Experience managing security tooling strategy, optimization, and cost governance
• Exposure to modern security technologies (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, MDR, cloud security)

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.

About The Team

Our regional support functions play a critical role in enabling the success of all Oceaneering business units. These teams include disciplines such as Finance, HR, Recruitment, IT, HSE, Supply Chain, Quality, and Administration. Operating collaboratively across multiple departments and geographic locations, they provide responsive, high‑quality support that ensures our operations run efficiently and safely. Having these teams based locally allows us to make timely decisions, respond quickly to operational needs, and maintain strong alignment with our business units and workforce.