CenterPoint Energy is looking for a VP, Cybersecurity / Chief Information Security Officer to join our Leadership Team, in Houston, TX.

You will hold a senior leadership role within the organization and be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the organization's cybersecurity program and advising the company’s executive leadership team and board of directors. Through leadership, strategic thinking, and technical expertise, you will be essential in safeguarding the organization's digital assets, maintaining customer trust, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations. You will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture for the organization.

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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to deliver electricity and natural gas safely and reliably to millions of people.

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CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

To be considered as a CISO candidate you will need experience:

· Driving large scale capital investment programs.

· Developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber security strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives. This includes setting strategic direction, defining cybersecurity policies, and establishing governance frameworks.

· Conducting and implementing regular risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats.

· Developing risk mitigation strategies and ensuring appropriate controls are in place to minimize risks.

· Advising a company’s board of directors on a variety of cybersecurity-related topics.

· Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the cybersecurity team, including monitoring, and responding to security incidents, conducting investigations, and coordinating incident response plans.

· Collaborating with the IT organization and other relevant teams to design and implement secure network, infrastructure, and application architectures.

· Ensuring that security controls are integrated into the organization's systems and technologies.

· Ensuring compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, industry standards, and privacy laws. This includes maintaining awareness of changing regulations and proactively implementing necessary measures to meet compliance obligations.

· Developing and maintaining robust incident response plans to effectively handle and mitigate cybersecurity incidents. Coordinating incident response teams and conducting post-incident analysis to continuously improve response capabilities.

· Managing the cybersecurity budget, including resource allocation, procurement of necessary tools and technologies, and ensuring cost-effective solutions.

· Staying abreast of emerging cyber threats, industry trends, and best practices. Actively participating in industry forums, conferences, and collaborating with other organizations to share knowledge and insights.

· Building and maintaining relationships with relevant parties within private, public and government groups and agencies.

· Serving as the company’s representative or primary point of contact for a variety of cybersecurity-related groups and engagement.

What you will need

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field (IT, Cybersecurity, etc.)

· 10 years of information systems experience to include information security and people management

· Preferred experience with a public utility or similar industry

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