OT Security Manager at WM

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

OT Security, Cybersecurity, Network Segmentation, Asset Visibility, Incident Response, Risk Mitigation, Industrial Control Systems, PLC, SCADA, DCS, Industrial Networking, Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Project Management, Technical Leadership

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

I. Job Summary Directs and executes Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity initiatives and security operations across industrial environments. This role is responsible for advancing OT security posture through improvement projects, day‑to‑day security operations, and close collaboration with the IT Security Operations Center (SOC), field automation teams, and business stakeholders. The role serves as a key point of coordination between OT environments, Digital Security, and the business to identify, prioritize, and remediate OT security risks at scale. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Leads OT security improvement projects, including asset visibility, network segmentation, secure remote access, and control system hardening, from identification through remediation and closure. * Partners with business owners, Area Automation Managers, and OT engineering teams to understand operational requirements, site constraints, and risk tolerance when designing and executing OT security initiatives. * Manages OT security operations activities, including alert monitoring, investigation, and triage, working as an extension of and in coordination with the IT SOC to ensure consistent detection, escalation, and response processes for OT‑related events. * Coordinates incident response and risk mitigation activities with business, Digital Security, and field teams to ensure security actions are executed safely and with minimal operational disruption. * Owns the deployment, ongoing health, and operational effectiveness of OT security platforms, including coverage, alert fidelity, integrations, and lifecycle management. * Identifies OT security gaps and risks, establishes clear remediation plans, and actively stewards issues through to resolution, tracking progress across multiple stakeholders and environments. * Serves as a technical and operational leader for OT security, providing guidance to analysts and engineers and contributing to broader security engineering initiatives that intersect with OT environments. * Prepares and delivers clear status updates, risk summaries, and executive‑level communications on OT security posture, project progress, and operational issues. * Prepares reports and presentations and necessary. Coordinates communication between peers, team, business owners and management. * Evaluates status and resource utilization and implements changes to improve the team's effectiveness. * Coordinates and oversees career development, performance management, pay determination and team communication. III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or in lieu of degree * High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience. * 5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement). B. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with OT security platforms, including deployment, tuning, and operational support. * Knowledge of industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS), industrial networking, and common OT protocols. * Prior experience leading OT security or infrastructure projects in geographically distributed field environments. * Familiarity with NIST CSF, IEC 62443, or similar OT/ICS security frameworks. * Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, GRID, GCED) or equivalent demonstrated experience. IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. V. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply. ABOUT WM WM (WM.com [https://www.wm.com]) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com [https://sustainability.wm.com/]. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Responsibilities

The OT Security Manager directs and executes cybersecurity initiatives across industrial environments while collaborating with IT and business stakeholders. This role manages security operations, incident response, and the deployment of security platforms to ensure the integrity of operational technology.