OnSite Cybersecurity Custodian Details | Family of Companies

OnSite Cybersecurity Custodian

Date:
Apr 24, 2026

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI;
Jacksonville, FL;
Cary, NC;
Greenville, SC;
Tampa, FL;
Phoenix, AZ;
Orlando, FL;
Atlanta, GA;
Charleston, SC;
Dallas, TX;
Tualatin, OR;
Columbia, SC;
Austin, TX;
South Jordan, UT;
Kansas City, MO;
Houston, TX.

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch is seeking an on‑site Cybersecurity Custodian to support cybersecurity execution for a new Power Plant project in Beech Island, South Carolina. This role 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, requirements are met, and all work is documented in a complete, audit‑ready evidence package.

This role is ideal for individuals experienced with power plant control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI) who are enthusiastic about applying cybersecurity in construction and commissioning settings.

• Report operationally to the project leadership team while working closely with B&V cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Work closely with the IA CS Cybersecurity team for back‑office support including project planning, execution roadmap, standards, templates, and evidence packages.
• Execute on‑site work, coordinate vendors, and ensure evidence is captured and organized.

• Manage the on‑site OT cybersecurity program, tracking requirements, planned actions, and completion status.
• Build and maintain an organized evidence repository that is audit‑ready and properly dated, labeled, and attributable.
• Maintain logs, checklists, procedures, test results, and approvals as required.
• Support pre‑CFAT readiness and participate in vendor CFAT activities.
• Validate cybersecurity controls prior to shipment, including accounts, logging, backups, malware controls, and baseline configurations.
• Track and close cyber‑related FAT punch items, ensuring retests and final evidence are captured.
• Verify and document access controls such as MFA, least privilege, and role‑based access models.
• Support account management documentation and secure credential handover processes.
• Maintain hardware/software inventory, configuration baselines, and as‑built updates.
• Implement removable media and transient device controls, malware scanning workflows, and evidence retention.
• Coordinate OT log onboarding to Splunk/SIEM and support NIDS/span port configuration.
• Verify logging is enabled, time‑synchronized, and does not impact system performance.
• Ensure backup procedures are in place for OT assets and support restoration testing.
• Maintain cyber escalation contacts and on‑site reporting procedures.
• Document cybersecurity events, policy violations, corrective actions, and remediation evidence.
• Track and maintain evidence for cybersecurity awareness training and workforce security logs.

• 3+ years supporting industrial/power generation control systems or OT environments.
• Cybersecurity training or certifications (Security+, GIAC, ISA/IEC 62443, CISSP).
• Practical knowledge of OT networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, VLANs, firewall concepts, and routing basics.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP concepts, OT segmentation, MFA, jump hosts, and least‑privilege design.
• Ability to work on‑site in Beech Island, SC for 12+ months.
• Willingness to travel to vendor facilities for CFAT support.
• Experience with Splunk/SIEM, antivirus/whitelisting, vulnerability scanning, or backup tooling.
• Experience supporting FAT/commissioning on large capital projects.
• Strong documentation discipline to produce clear procedures, logs, checklists, and evidence packages.
• Experience working with vendors and multi‑discipline teams in construction/commissioning environments.

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.

4+ years experience in a business/consulting environment.

All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements including background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Certifications related to area of expertise are preferred.

Normal office environment.

• Action oriented
• Interpersonal savvy
• Customer focus

CST:
Consulting

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BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.