Manager, OT Cybersecurity

Energize your future by joining our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)! NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices.

NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability.

As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity – a national priority. Today’s technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in OT cybersecurity governance, threat management and incident response, enterprise network experience and a proven understanding of recognized compliance standards. The OT Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity planning and controls for the organization’s OT environments. This includes securing industrial control systems, SCADA networks, and other critical infrastructure components against cyber threats while ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

This role will be critical in working collaboratively with NOVEC’s Operations, Risk Management, Information Technology team and Cybersecurity teams.

Other related duties may be assigned. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and effectively. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work closely with department ITC VP to develop and maintain the OT cybersecurity roadmap aligned with enterprise cybersecurity policies and industry standards.

Establish governance frameworks for OT cybersecurity, including risk assessments, policies, and procedures.

Ensure ITIL Change management framework best practices.

Lead threat detection, monitoring, and incident response for OT environments.

Coordinate with IT cybersecurity teams to ensure unified threat intelligence and response capabilities.

Conduct root cause analysis and post-incident reviews for OT related cybersecurity events.

Oversee the deployment and management of OT specific cybersecurity tools (e.g., anomaly detection, network segmentation, asset discovery).

Ensure secure architecture and network design for SCADA systems.

Manage patching strategies and compensating controls for legacy OT systems.

Work closely with Operations, Risk Management, and ITC teams to ensure cybersecurity without disrupting production.

Provide training and awareness programs for OT personnel on cybersecurity best practices.

Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

Provide guidance on cyber-driven decision-making and best practices for OT cyber management.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry-specific standards (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST)

Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of OT environments.

Maintain documentation for audits, assessments, and incident reports.

Use of OT cybersecurity tools and network segmentation strategies

Leverage data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar for presenting insights.

Supervise and mentor a team of cyber analysts and support staff.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.

Lead cross-functional projects involving application upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

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