Irvine, CA / Phoenix, AZ / Sacramento, CA / Davis, CA / San Diego, CA / Concord, CA / Pleasanton, CA / Santa Rosa, CA Hybrid Employment $181,885 - $240,050

West Yost is hiring an OTCR Business Sector Leader (Operations Technology, Cybersecurity, & Resilience) - Municipal Water

About the Role

Lead the development and execution of integrated solutions that enhance operational technology security, cyber resilience, and infrastructure reliability within the municipal water sector.

Responsibilities

  • Direct strategic initiatives in operations technology for public water utilities
  • Oversee cybersecurity frameworks tailored to industrial control systems
  • Drive resilience planning for critical water infrastructure
  • Manage cross-functional teams delivering technology solutions
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for cyber and physical security
  • Develop client relationships with municipal agencies and public entities
  • Guide risk assessment methodologies for operational networks
  • Champion innovation in secure operations technology deployment
  • Coordinate incident response and recovery planning
  • Lead technical proposals and project scoping activities
  • Promote integration of cybersecurity into engineering design
  • Support business development in the public water sector
  • Mentor technical staff in cybersecurity and OT best practices
  • Evaluate emerging threats to water system operations
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement across utility departments
  • Ensure alignment with national infrastructure protection guidelines
  • Oversee performance metrics for technology resilience
  • Integrate sustainability principles into operational designs
  • Advocate for secure-by-design approaches in capital projects
  • Coordinate with external partners on threat intelligence sharing
  • Deliver technical presentations to executive and operational audiences
  • Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory requirements
  • Support audit readiness for cybersecurity programs
  • Foster collaboration between engineering and IT security teams
  • Advance research and development in resilient water systems

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility based on project needs and team coordination

Team

Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and client-centered solutions

About the Role

This position leads a specialized practice focused on securing and strengthening operations technology within municipal water systems. The role combines technical leadership with client engagement to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions.

What We Value

Technical excellence, client trust, innovation in secure design, commitment to public service, and collaborative problem solving.

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About company
West Yost

West Yost, a water resource management and engineering firm specializing exclusively in water, has been serving public agencies managing water supplies since 1990. Our clients include cities, counties, municipalities, utilities, and water districts. We assist by developing and delivering water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions from planning and permitting through design and construction.

We build the infrastructure necessary for creating safe, clean, and resilient communities. In addition to our core engineering services, we offer comprehensive program management to ensure projects are executed smoothly and efficiently. Our public outreach and communication services help clients engage with stakeholders and communities, fostering transparency and understanding throughout the project lifecycle.

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work™. Our mission is to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and team, and our vision is to be the leader in water in the west.

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Job Details
Department Operations Technology, Cybersecurity, and Resilience
Category security
Posted 2 months ago