Site Cyber Security Leader
About the Role
The Site Cyber Security Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the site's cybersecurity strategy and action plans. This role strengthens the site's cybersecurity posture by building organizational capability, driving risk reduction, promoting cybersecurity awareness, and ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements. The Site Cyber Security Leader serves as the primary site point of contact for cybersecurity incidents, supports response and recovery activities, and partners with business, operational, and technical teams to create a resilient and secure operating environment.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute the site's cybersecurity strategy and action plan.
- Drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity controls, processes, and risk management practices.
- Partner with enterprise cybersecurity teams to implement standards, policies, and best practices.
- Support cybersecurity incident response, investigation, recovery, and lessons-learned activities.
- Lead site governance, risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity assessment activities.
- Ensure sustainable execution of cybersecurity programs and regulatory requirements.
- Create a visible and sustainable culture of cybersecurity awareness across the site.
- Help employees understand not only security requirements but also the business impact behind them.
- Translate cybersecurity standards into practical, user-friendly solutions that encourage adoption.
- Lead awareness campaigns, workshops, training sessions, and capability-building activities.
- Make cybersecurity approachable, relevant, and actionable for all employees.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to teams across the site.
- Build organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on support.
- Partner with leaders to strengthen ownership and accountability for cybersecurity expectations.
- Develop strong partnerships across operations, engineering, digital, information technology, and technical teams.
- Influence without direct authority to drive alignment and action.
- Build credibility through expertise, collaboration, and consistent execution.
- Champion cybersecurity ownership and responsible digital behaviors throughout the organization.
Qualifications
Leadership Capabilities
- Strong influencing and leadership skills.
- Ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.
- Proven capability to coach, teach, and develop others.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical topics.
- Ability to drive change through partnership, collaboration, and influence.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver sustainable results.
Technical Capabilities
- Cybersecurity Governance
- Risk Management
- Security Controls and Compliance
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
- Identity and Access Management
- Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) Security
- Business Continuity and Resilience
- Security Awareness and Capability Building
- Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving
What Success Looks Like
- Cybersecurity becomes an integrated part of the site's culture rather than a standalone compliance activity.
- Employees understand their role in protecting the organization and take ownership of cybersecurity practices.
- Risks are proactively identified, prioritized, and addressed.
- Site leaders view the Cyber Security Leader as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
- Security standards are implemented in ways that are practical, effective, and sustainable.
- The organization is stronger because employees are more capable, security-conscious, and engaged in protecting critical systems and information.
Benefits
- Responsibilities and ownership from day one.
- Continuous mentorship, including formal training and day-to-day guidance from your manager.
- Work in a dynamic and encouraging environment, tackling a diverse array of interesting problems.
- Promote agility, work/life effectiveness, and long-term well-being.
Pay
Compensation for this role ranges from $85,000.00 to $122,200.00 per year, depending on factors such as office location, role specifics, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of experience.
Schedule
Full time