Director – Oil, Gas & Chemicals Clients

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Technical Director serving as a subject matter expert for Oil, Gas & Chemical clients. Leading development and strategic guidance for technical services related to OT/ICS cybersecurity.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the subject matter expert for technical services provided to Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) clients
Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams supporting OGC clients
Execute billable project work as a senior technical resource on client engagements
Act as a trusted technical expert for input on complex OGC and OT/ICS-related matters
Direct, review, and strengthen the technical contributions of team members
Ensure the right technical resources are assigned to the right projects
Take a solution-oriented approach to improving effectiveness and efficiency
Act as the lead technical expert for clients on assigned projects
Manage assigned client relationships to ensure satisfaction with services
Build and maintain relationships with key client decision-makers
Maintain active awareness of technical, business, and management developments
Engage proactively with clients to understand business priorities
Leverage knowledge of services, client environments, and OGC market needs
Represent ABS Group in promoting OGC-focused products and services
Partner closely with sales teams to identify business opportunities
Support marketing and business development initiatives
Participate in marketing activities and development of technical whitepapers
Coach others on how to apply technical expertise
Provide thought leadership and technical expertise
Actively engage in networking activities
Serve as a mentor and coach to team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have an advanced degree or bachelor’s degree or equal work-related experience and industry presence.
15+ years of relevant professional experience
At least one relevant security certification such as CISSP, CISM or similar.
Relevant technical certifications required.
Regular travel (50%+) to client sites and project locations is a core part of the role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance (PPO and HD)
dental and vision insurance
Health Savings account (HSA)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
disability leave programs
parental leave program
paid holidays
paid vacation time
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
401K plan with a generous company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical expertiseproject managementclient engagementsolution-oriented approachtechnical contributionsbusiness developmentnetworkingthought leadershipmentoringcoaching

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationleadershipproactive engagementteam collaborationclient satisfactionstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilityinfluencing

Certifications

CISSPCISMrelevant technical certifications