OnSite Cybersecurity Custodian

OnSite Cybersecurity Custodian

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Black & Veatch (BV) is seeking a direct-hire, full-time on site Cybersecurity Custodian to support cybersecurity execution for a new Power Plant project in Beech Island, South Carolina. Supported and led by BV Senior Cybersecurity Consultants, this individual will be the day-to-day on-site custodian for Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control Systems (ICS) cybersecurity activities, coordinating with EPC, Owner, and vendors to ensure systems are secured, cybersecurity requirements are met, and all work is documented in a complete, audit-ready evidence package.

This role is perfect for individuals experienced with power plant control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI) who are enthusiastic about applying cybersecurity in practical construction and commissioning settings. The role begins no later than January 2027 to support readiness activities ahead of Distributed Control System (DCS) Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) in March 2027, includes travel to vendor FAT/Cyber FAT (CFAT) locations, and remains on-site in Beech Island, SC through installation, commissioning, and turnover. After completion of the Beech Island project, the role is expected to continue as a full-time ICS Cybersecurity Consultant position supporting B&V's Infrastructure Advisory (IA) Industrial Cybersecurity team across additional OT/ICS projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting & Teaming
• Cybersecurity Program Execution & Evidence Ownership
• CFAT / Cyber Site Acceptance Testing (CSAT) Support
• Identity, Credential, and Access Control
• Asset Inventory, Configuration Baselines & Change Tracking
• Removable Media & Transient Cyber Assets (TCA) Controls
• Monitoring, Logging, and Detection Enablement
• Backup, Recovery, and Resilience
• Incident Reporting & Response Support
• Training, Workforce Security & Compliance Documentation
• Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years supporting industrial/power generation control systems or OT environments.
• Cybersecurity training or certifications (e.g., Security+, GIAC, ISA/IEC 62443, CISSP).
• Practical experience working with industrial control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI) configuration and maintenance.
• Practical knowledge of industrial control system networking fundamentals such as: IP addressing, VLANs, firewall concepts, routing basics.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP, OT segmentation, MFA, jump hosts, and least-privilege design.
• Ability to work on-site in Beech Island, SC for 9+ months (typical 40Hrs week with occasional off-hours during cutovers).
• Willingness to travel to vendor facilities for CFAT support.
• Occasional travel for planning/working sessions may be requested.
• Eligible to meet badging/background/site access requirements.
• Experience with SIEM, antivirus/whitelisting, vulnerability scanning, or backup tooling.
• Experience supporting FAT/commissioning on large capital projects (power generation or similar).
• Strong documentation discipline—ability to produce clear procedures, logs, checklists, and evidence packages.
• Experience working with vendors and multi-discipline teams in construction/commissioning environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science, preferably in business, technology, or engineering OR relevant business experience.
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience