Cybersecurity Engineer

## About the role The OT (Operational Technology) Cybersecurity Engineering and Innovation team is responsible for the strategic and technical direction of OT/IACS (Industrial Automated Control Systems) cybersecurity in Chevron. OT Cybersecurity Engineers support activities such as secure-by-design, standardized solution and network architectures, and the secure implementation of OT/IACS digital technologies across Lead OT Cyber Engineers are cybersecurity influencers functioning at the Chevron Enterprise level, reaching broadly across multiple IT Foundational Platform product lines, select Digital Platforms, and OT/IACS Business Unit. These engineers have a grasp of business breadth, along with technical depth to help stakeholders make quality cybersecurity investment decisions. This role positively impacts global cybersecurity practices, in various operating assets and environments, delivering on the Chevron cybersecurity integrated risk management strategy. ## Key responsibilities - Contribute to OT/IACS Cybersecurity initiatives, technology projects and security programs for one or more digital platform - Contribute to the design and review of secure IACS/OT network architectures and data flows including communication between applications, ports, protocols, and services - Contribute to the creation of OT/IACS cybersecurity guardrails and IT engineering standards to ensure OT architectures, solutions and technologies across the Chevron enterprise are built using a secure-by-design methodology - Utilize industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST-800-53/82, IEC-62443, MITRE ATT&CK / D3FEND), to identify capabilities and technologies to provide enhanced cyber defenses in diverse scenarios ## Required Qualifications ### Preferred Required education / degrees Bachelor's degree or master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field is preferred, but not required. ### Preferred qualifications / certifications - Certifications in Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity or in IT Cybersecurity are highly preferred (e.g., GISCP, GCIP, CISSP, or other similar certification) - Vendor-specific training on Operational Technology, IACS equipment manufacturers and internal network systems are highly preferred. - Certifications in SAFe Scaled Agile or related scrum/agile project management framework is desirable. ### Required work experience - Minimum 2 years related work experience in Operational Technology/Industrial Controls Systems Cybersecurity field with increasing levels of responsibility. - "Hands-On" experience with OT/IACS critical infrastructure in energy or similar industries preferred. ## Preferred Qualifications ### Other preferred skills / competencies - Experience in utilizing frameworks and standards such as NIST-800-53/82 and IEC-62443 in an IACS environment - Experience with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), optimization, "Big data" analytics, OT integration and/or SCADA from the Cloud is preferred. - Experience in conducting and/or leading cybersecurity assessments (risk, vulnerability) and creating a detailed mitigation plan and recommendations to address gaps identified - Demonstrated OT Cybersecurity project experience including leading the development of security architectures (programs) and secure network architectures (systems). - Experience in performing OT/IACS vulnerability scans, passively and actively with technologies such as Tenable Nessus or NMAP scanning tools. - Understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, attack paths and exploits in an OT/IACS environment - Experience with selecting, designing, architecting, and deploying security technologies to an OT/IACS environment - Ability to influence and motivate teams, and work with a variety of disciplines, cultures, and environments. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively, and communicate effectively at all levels with operations, design, projects, vendors, peers, etc. - Demonstrated ability to provide leadership behaviors across enterprise through rigorous change management and compliance processes, while driving efficiencies. - Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine root cause and resolution of problems. - Communicates in a clear, concise, understandable manner both orally and in writing.