West Yost · 2 weeks ago
OTCR Practice Area Lead (Cyber-Resilience, Municipal Water focus)
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $176K/yr
10+ years expWest Yost is a water-focused engineering consulting firm recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation. The OTCR Practice Area Lead will provide advanced technical leadership in Cyber-Resilience, managing teams and projects to deliver innovative solutions for water and wastewater utilities.
Civil EngineeringConstructionWater
Responsibilities
Lead and execute complex OTCR programs and projects, ensuring technical excellence, adherence to budgets, and timely delivery
Real world application of Cyber-informed Engineering (CIE) principles and Consequence-driven, Cyber-informed Engineering (CCE) assessments to evaluate and reduce the consequences of cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure
Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of work products prior to delivery to clients
Project design and implementation in compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) §1433, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and other applicable standards
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, leading project meetings and fostering long-term relationships
Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates; lead business development efforts
Represent West Yost at industry conferences, workshops, and within professional organizations
Manage and mentor a team of technical staff, providing guidance on workload management and career development
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to project teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines
Provide training and professional development opportunities for junior and mid-level staff
Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide strategic initiatives
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating innovative solutions into practice areas
Support the advancement of industry standards and best practices through research, publications, and thought leadership
Prepare technically accurate documents as independently as possible, while adhering to project scopes and budgets
Supervise diverse project teams and provide meaningful technical guidance and mentoring to lower-level staff
Perform field investigations and construction monitoring
Preparation of reports and other client deliverables
Oversee the safe execution of all phases of projects to meet the client's objectives as well as company goals for revenue generation and profitability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent
10-25 years of relevant experience
Excellent communications and analytical skills
Preferred
Experience with SCADA systems, PLC programming, or industrial control systems
Certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, or ISA/IEC 62443
Experience conducting or leading CCE or CIE assessments
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution)
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave and holidays
Two employee assistance programs
Travel assistance program
401(k) profit sharing with employer match
Leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off
Parental leave
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Pet insurance
Support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid professional memberships
Paid training
Leadership Academy programs
Milestone anniversary benefits
Peer to peer recognition programs
Potential for employee stock ownership
Annual monetary and paid time off bonuses
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Merit increase eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness reimbursement
Company
West Yost
West Yost is a water-focused consulting engineering firm ranked by Fortune Magazine as one of the “Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services” 2023 - 2025.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ernest Liu
Chief Financial Officer
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