AVP, Team Lead, Cyber-Physical Systems Security & Resiliency, Power Sector

AECOM

Cyber-Physical Systems Security & Resiliency leader establishing and growing AECOM's capabilities. Focus on integrated security, risk, and resilience strategies in cyber-physical environments.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • Houston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

AECOM is seeking a seasoned Cyber-Physical System (CPS) Security & Resiliency growth leader to establish and grow our Cyber-Physical System Security & Resiliency team.
This role builds the firm’s capability to help clients strengthen and modernize cyber-physical environments through integrated security, risk, and resilience strategies.
Establish the CPS Security & Resilience Team as a source of top and bottom-line growth within the Energy Practice.
Strengthen client confidence and executive trust in AECOM’s ability to manage modern infrastructure risk.
Establish a repeatable, scalable CPS capability that integrates with existing AECOM services.
Position AECOM as a trusted consultant on the convergence of infrastructure, automation, AI, and physical consequence.
Establish governance, risk, and resilience models for the integration of AI and advanced analytics into CPS/OT and CPS/IT environments, with explicit focus on physical consequence, system safety, and operational continuity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field and 10 years of related experience
Minimum of 10 years of business leadership experience in cyber-physical systems, OT/ICS, infrastructure security, or resilience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience delivering advisory services (strategy, governance, road mapping, program development, compliance) into cyber-physical system OT, ICS, and SCADA environments.
Minimum years of OT or ICS experience in consulting, engineering, or cyber-physical environments.
Proven track record of growth, building, and scaling capabilities inside large engineering (AEC), EPC, or infrastructure organizations.
Proven ability to translate risk into executive-level decision frameworks and business outcomes.
Experience working across matrixed organizations with multiple business lines and stakeholders.
Advanced knowledge of relevant CPS, OT, and cyber risk frameworks and regulatory constructs applicable to cyber-physical systems within critical infrastructure environments.
Strong communication skills with experience developing client-facing reports, strategies, roadmaps, and presentations.
Deep understanding of Power sector systems and the operational realities of infrastructure delivery.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life
AD&D
disability benefits
paid time off
leaves of absences
voluntary benefits
perks
flexible work options
well-being resources
employee assistance program
business travel insurance
service recognition awards
retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)Operational Technology (OT)Industrial Control Systems (ICS)Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)Risk ManagementGovernanceResilience StrategiesAdvanced AnalyticsInfrastructure SecurityCybersecurity

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationClient ManagementStrategic ThinkingDecision MakingCollaborationTrust BuildingReport DevelopmentPresentation SkillsStakeholder Engagement