Security Architecture & Engineering Manager

Position Summary
The Manager, Security Architecture & Engineering will lead CoServ’s InfoSec engineering team, driving execution of strategic initiatives and ensuring measurable progress in cyber maturity.

Responsibilities

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor InfoSec engineering staff.
• Oversee execution of roadmap projects and strategic initiatives.
• Track and report KPIs and maturity metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across IT, OT, and business units.
• Support vendor selection, contract reviews, and budget planning.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise risk and compliance goals.
• Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.
• Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Directly manage and mentor a team of security engineers and analysts, providing guidance on technical and professional development.
• Assign and prioritize work across engineering initiatives to ensure timely delivery of roadmap objectives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set goals, and provide constructive feedback.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members to build a high-performing security engineering function.
• Ensure team adherence to CoServ’s policies, security standards, and compliance requirements.
• Foster a collaborative culture that promotes knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Escalate critical issues and resource constraints to leadership promptly and propose mitigation strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships for security tools and services, ensuring alignment with team objectives and budget.
• Develop and maintain succession plans for key technical roles within the team.

Secondary Position Responsibilities

• Participate in vendor assessments and contract reviews.
• Contribute to policy and standards development.
• Assist in audit and compliance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attends CoServ University training as required.
• Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Position Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certifications Required 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technology field or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years progressive experience in cybersecurity or relevant domain.
• Technical certification relevant to the role.
• Certification: CISSP
• Certification: CISM
• Certification: PMP

Education, Experience, and Certifications Preferred

• Experience in the energy or utility industry.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, C2M2, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NERC CIP, HIPAA, PCI).

Skills and Abilities Required 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365 suite and relevant security tools

Skills and Abilities Preferred 

• Experience with scripting, automation, or data visualization tools.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements

• Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.
• Indoor, office environment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Ability to drive occasionally as needed.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

Other Requirements 

• Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.
• Must have reliable home high-speed Internet service for remote work.
• Works extended hours as needed or directed.
• Must be able to respond to security incidents during off hours as needed.