Principal, OT/ICS Cybersecurity - Washington, United States - Above Green

Description

Principal, Cybersecurity

Smart building technologies are driving the global transition toward a sustainable future through optimization of energy performance. However, frequent misconfiguration of these cyber-physical controls and automation technologies create new security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by intelligent agents for adversarial purposes. The Principal, Cybersecurity role at Above Green will help our company establish a 'total resilience' approach to mission critical buildings that comprehensively integrates decarbonization, commissioning, and OT/ICS cybersecurity as complimentary services for the greater good of the built environment.

The responsibilities of this Principle role require a unique and dynamic professional who is comfortable simultaneously being a field tech, systems analyst, educator, and leader both inside the company and to the outside. The Principle will be focused, organized, patient, and outgoing, capable of filtering the noise, prioritizing the necessary, balancing multiple objectives, and submitting deliverables on time. This ideal candidate for this position is a CISSP and Sec+ professional with 10+ years experience in operating controls systems, creating systems and tools for finding vulnerabilities, teaching others how to improve their cyber hygiene, and sharing their stories with industry in order to stimulate conversation and effect change.

Responsibilities

Standards Development

• Develop a maximally efficient approach to the company's Cybersecurity for Facilities Related Control Systems service by developing templated policies, plans, and procedures for execution of the submittal requirements of UFGS and related specification sections
• Develop a standardized approach to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification compliance
• Pioneer development of "Cyber Commissioning" scopes of work that will help the company add value to its Total Building Commissioning and ASHRAE energy auditing practice

Education

• Develop training presentations for systematic mentorship of the company's mechanical and electrical commissioning engineers in the implementation of OT cybersecurity standards
• Host cyber coordination meetings and cyber policy education briefings, as necessary
• Accelerate the ability of the company's commissioning agents to independently execute the UFGS program on projects with USACE, NAVFAC, and other Federal customers

Field Work

• Deliver FAT/SAT for UFGS and related specification sections for Federal clients
• Implement exercises necessary for the company and its clients to comply with CMMC
• Identify active total building commissioning projects that are ideal candidates for "Cyber Audits"; deliver audits, and provide recommendations for improvement via added services

Thought Leadership

• Assist company leadership in shaping a 'complete resilience' approach to the sustainability services market that effectively integrates sustainability, commissioning, and cybersecurity
• Develop case studies based on past experience for publication on the company's website
• Develop and communicate presentations at sustainability industry conferences and events

This position answers directly to the Senior Partners and Senior Principle.

Required Experience and Credentials

• 10+ Years Experience in OT/ICS Cybersecurity
• Familiarity with DoD UFGS and CMMC
• Security+
• CISSP

Desired Qualifications

• LEED GA/AP
• GBI Guiding Principles Professional
• Certified Building Commissioning Professional, or equivalent

The company will support the Principal's pursuit of these cross-disciplinary qualifications.

Pay

Up to $200,000/year

Benefits

• 100% Remote Work
• 50% Medical Co-Pay (w/ Vision, Dental)
• 5% 401(k) Matching After 1 Year at the Company
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible Hours

To Apply

Apply via LinkedIn, or email resume and cover letter to

About Above Green

Above Green is a committed team with a small footprint making a large impact. We are currently 21 architects, engineers, and project managers who are making a difference on mission critical, multifamily, educational, and office projects across 43 of the 50 states. Our mission is share our 'total resilience' vision with the green building industry; to make buildings more sustainable, smarter, and securer for owners, operators, and occupants of real assets.