Director of Security at Braunfels Utilities Braunfels, TX

Director of Security

New Braunfels, TX.

The Director of Security leads and integrates NBU’s converged cyberphysical security program, uniting cybersecurity, physical security, and resilience into one coherent enterprise. Directs all security personnel, including the Cybersecurity Manager and Physical Security Manager. Steward the Cyberphysical Security Program under the vision and guidance of the Chief Technology and Security Officer (CTSO). Influences strategy. Drives execution and budgeting. Protects NBU’s people, facilities, data, and critical infrastructure while cultivating a forward‑looking culture of resilience.

• Influences the security vision and strategy as set by the CTSO for a unified cyber‑physical security organization aligned with NBU’s mission, risk appetite, and regulatory landscape.
• Implements security vision and strategy using people, processes, technology, and financial resources to meet NBU's goals and vision.
• Directs daily cybersecurity and physical security team operations; oversees hiring, coaching, performance, and career development.
• Implements a converged security architecture that leverages shared technologies, intelligence, and workflows across IT, OT, and facility domains.
• Supports cross‑functional incident response, coordinating detection, containment, investigation, and recovery for cyber intrusions, physical breaches, and blended threats.
• Drives regulatory compliance (e.g., NERCCIP, TSA Security Directives, NIST CSF) and maintains auditable evidence of control effectiveness.
• Guides capital planning for access control, video surveillance, threat monitoring, and resilience technologies; manages operating and project budgets.
• Cultivates external partnerships with law enforcement, emergency management, peer utilities, and industry ISACs to strengthen community security.
• Assists with enterprise risk assessments; prioritizes mitigation initiatives and presents residual risk posture to executive leadership and the Board.
• Promotes security awareness through training, tabletop exercises, and transparent executive reporting that translates technical threats into business impact.
• Champions a long‑term resilience capability for NBU that expands security toward an all‑hazards, continuity of operations, and community resilience framework.
• Maintains 24/7 readiness; serves as leader for critical security events and ensures succession depth for incident leadership.
• Executes special assignments and other duties as directed to advance NBU’s strategic objectives.
• This general overview only includes essential functions and does not imply these are the only duties to be performed. Employees will follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by the supervisor or management.

• Knowledge of chain of command and incident command procedures
• Knowledge of conflict management techniques
• Skill in providing leadership, direction, and supervision to staff
• Knowledge of security investigation methods
• Knowledge of card access systems
• Knowledge of alarm systems
• Knowledge of security camera operation (CCTV)
• Knowledge of departmental security policies and all NBU post orders, including having acknowledged understanding of such policies and orders
• Knowledge of NBU's safety and environmental policies, practices, and procedures
• Skill in planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating work within the assigned work area
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and understanding diagrams and maps
• Skill in the use of firearms, demonstrated through successful completion of all firearms qualifications per departmental standards
• Skill in the use of OC Pepper Spray
• Skill in the use of defensive tactics
• Skill in training others and communicating complex information to less experienced personnel
• Skill in influencing others
• Advanced skill level in incident reporting
• Basic skills in office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Ability to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co‑workers
• Ability to administer emergency care under high‑stress conditions
• Ability to balance…