Cyber Security Lead OT

Job Number: 7464



External Description:

Cyber Security Lead -OT

Date: Mar 11, 2026


Location: Bethpage, NY, US


Company: LIPAPRD

Requisition : 82319


PSEG Company : PSEG Long Island


Salary Range : $ 121,200 - $ 199,200


Work Location Category : Hybrid Flexible


We're one of the country's largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it's safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We're also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.


Here, you'll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company - along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We know life isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That's why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.
In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:
1. Onsite - roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed - roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week.
3. Hybrid flexible - roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).


As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.


More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we'd love to welcome you to the team.


PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

The Cyber Security Manager (Operational Technology) is a seniorlevel, handson technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced OT cybersecurity architectures across critical energysector environments.


This role focuses on secure OT network design, hardening of controlsystem platforms, and guiding engineering and operations teams in deploying resilient security controls.


The manager leads OT security architecture initiatives including network segmentation, secure remote access, ICS/SCADA protection, asset visibility, endpoint security, and threat detection.


The position also supports essential governance activities, ensuring alignment with NIST frameworks and NERC CIP requirements while balancing operational reliability and safety.


This role collaborates closely with engineering, operations, compliance, and SOC teams, and may oversee contractors, vendors, or project teams.


Occasional travel to operational sites may be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure OT network architecture aligned with the Purdue Enterprise Reference Model.
• Lead segmentation and zoning initiatives to isolate critical control systems and reduce lateral movement risk.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to validate network designs, firewall rulesets, and secure remoteaccess pathways.
• Lead OT security projects from design through implementation, ensuring alignment with operational requirements.
• Drive deployment and optimization of OT assetdiscovery and visibility platforms to maintain an accurate, realtime inventory of OT devices.
• Support site assessments, asset inventory validation, and baseline development for OT environments.
• Lead OT focused incident response, including detection, triage, containment, and recovery for cyber events affecting control systems.
• Collaborate with SOC teams to tune detection logic, integrate OT telemetry, and incorporate ICS specific threat intelligence into monitoring workflows.
• Oversee identity and access controls for OT systems, including RBAC, least privilege models, and separation of duties.
• Align OT security architecture and controls with NIST CSF
• Support compliance with NERC CIP standards, providing technical input during audits, evidence collection, and remediation planning.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant cyber security experience
• In lieu of a degree, 12 years of cyber experience
• Expertise designing and implementing secure network architecture; experience with OT network architecture design and the Purdue Model is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of network segmentation, zoning, DMZ design, and secure remote access principles.
• Skilled in endpoint hardening, secure configuration, and patch management strategies tailored to operational constraints, familiarity with CIS benchmarks.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments across OT infrastructure.
• Strong capability in response, including triage, containment, and recovery.
• Experience designing and implementing identity and access controls including RBAC, least privilege models, and separation of duties.
• Proficiency with SIEM technologies, alert analysis, and event correlation.

Please Note the Following:

• Approximately 5% Travel required
• NERC CIP position, requires NERC CIP background investigation prior to start

Desired

• Experience deploying and managing OT asset discovery and visibility platforms. (Dragos, Claroty etc.)
• Understanding of operational constraints, safety requirements, and change management processes in OT environments.
• Experience with OT baselining tools (e.g., Tripwire, Industrial Defender).
• Experience in a NERC CIP regulated OT environment.
• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Additional OT relevant certifications such as GICSP, GRID, or ISA/IEC 62443.

Job Number: 82319



Community / Marketing Title: Cyber Security Lead OT



Location_formattedLocationLong: Bethpage, New York US