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Information Security & Data Governance Lead (US)

SES Spring, United States
Posted 1 day ago Permanent Competitive

Information Security & Data Governance Lead (US)

SES Spring, United States
Information Security & Data Governance Lead (US)

Principal Accountabilities

Information Security

• Develop, implement, and maintain information and cyber security policies, standards, and procedures

• Ensure alignment with recognized frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls)

• Conduct risk assessments across IT, cloud, and Operational Technology (OT) environments

• Support incident response planning and continuous improvement of security controls

• Embed secure-by-design principles into infrastructure and operational systems

Data Governance

• Establish and maintain an enterprise data governance framework

• Define and enforce data classification, handling, retention, and protection standards

• Ensure compliance with international data protection regulations including GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and applicable US privacy laws

• Promote data ownership, stewardship, and accountability across business units

• Support data quality, integrity, and lifecycle management

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity, data governance, and energy sector regulations

• Lead and support internal and external audit activities, including evidence collection and remediation tracking

• Maintain enterprise risk registers and compliance reporting

• Continuously monitor global cyber and data regulatory changes

• Assess impact of regulatory developments and update internal policies, standards, and procedures accordingly

• Ensure compliance is maintained across all regions of operation

Cybersecurity Awareness & Training

• Design and deliver enterprise cybersecurity awareness programmes

• Conduct phishing simulations and risk-based awareness campaigns

• Tailor training for corporate and operational (OT) environments

• Measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement in user behaviour

Governance & Advisory

• Act as subject matter expert and advisor on security, governance, and compliance matters

• Administer and support third-party/vendor risk management programme

• Provide reporting and insights to leadership on security posture, regulatory changes, and risk exposure

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) capability

• Member of change management board and contributor to change management process

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Significant experience in information security, cybersecurity GRC, or IT governance roles

• Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks

• Strong understanding of international data protection and cybersecurity regulations

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Experience working within regulated environments

• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, or equivalent frameworks

• Experience supporting audit and compliance processes

Desired

• Experience in the energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure sector

• Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) environments

• Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CDMP)

• Experience with GRC tools (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, MetricStream)

HSE Responsibilities

• Stop work by challenging and stopping unsafe acts and behaviours or unsafe conditions.

• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures defined in Responsibilities above, and company STOP WORK

system.

• Ensure that cybersecurity considerations support safe and reliable operational environments, particularly

within OT systems

Competencies

• Risk & Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of regulatory and governance frameworks

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess and mitigate complex risks

• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to influence across technical and business teams

• Communication: Clear communication of technical and regulatory requirements

• Autonomy: Operates independently with accountability for outcomes

• Continuous Improvement: Proactively adapts to changing regulatory and threat landscapes

Any Other Information

• This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct reports

• The role operates across multiple jurisdictions with varying regulatory requirements

Job ID  290
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