OnSite Cybersecurity Custodian

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 114650

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : Yes

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

 

Why Black & Veatch?

 

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

 

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

 

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch (BV) is seeking a direct-hire, full-time on‑site Cybersecurity Custodian to support cybersecurity execution for a new Power Plant project in Beech Island, South Carolina. Supported and led by BV Senior Cybersecurity Consultants, this individual will be the day-to-day on-site custodian for Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control Systems (ICS) cybersecurity activities, coordinating with EPC, Owner, and vendors to ensure systems are secured, cybersecurity requirements are met, and all work is documented in a complete, audit-ready evidence package. 

 

This role is perfect for individuals experienced with power plant control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI) who are enthusiastic about applying cybersecurity in practical construction and commissioning settings. 

 

The role begins no later than November 2026 to support readiness activities ahead of Distributed Control System (DCS) Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) in March 2027, includes travel to vendor FAT/Cyber FAT (CFAT) locations, and remains on-site through installation, commissioning, and turnover. After completion of the Beech Island project, the role is expected to continue as a full-time ICS Cybersecurity Consultant position supporting B&V’s Infrastructure Advisory (IA) Industrial Cybersecurity team across additional OT/ICS projects. The post-project role can be based at the BV office in Columbia, SC or any other BV office location. 

 

Reporting & Teaming 

• Report operationally to the project leadership team, while working closely with B&V cybersecurity stakeholders. 

• Work closely with the IA ICS Cybersecurity team who provides back-office support including: Project planning and cybersecurity execution roadmap, Standards, templates, and evidence packages, Requirements interpretation and technical guidance and Action-item tracking support and cadence facilitation 

•  Execute the on-site work, coordinate vendors, and ensure evidence is captured and organized. 

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Program Execution & Evidence Ownership 

• Supported and lead by BV Senior Cybersecurity Consultants from Home Office, manage day-to-day execution of the on-site OT cybersecurity program, including tracking requirements, planned actions, and completion status and report status of activities to BV Senior Cybersecurity Consultants for review and approvals 

• Build and maintain an organized evidence repository (audit-ready), ensuring deliverables are properly dated, labeled, and attributable. 

• Maintain logs, checklists, procedures, forms, test results, scan outputs, approvals, and sign-offs as required. 

CFAT / Cyber Site Acceptance Testing (CSAT) Support 

• Support pre-CFAT readiness and participate in vendor CFAT activities as required (travel required). 

• Validate cybersecurity controls prior to shipment (where applicable), including accounts, logging, backups, malware controls, and baseline c