North America Info Security Lead

Mott MacDonald•Houston, TX

4d•$135,000 - $169,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity or related field.
10 years proven experience in information security management with a strong understanding of system security plans (SSPs), network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS), and computer networking fundamentals.
Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 & 800-171, ISO 27001/27002 standards, FISMA compliance requirements.
Demonstrated capability in assessing control effectiveness, identifying gaps, and driving proportionate remediation and continuous improvement activity.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CompTIA Security+

Responsibilities

Support regional implementation of the Group information security strategy by translating enterprise priorities into practical plans, behaviors, and delivery outcomes.
Embed security into project delivery, digital development, and third‑party engagement to ensure security considerations are addressed from the outset with clients, partners, and suppliers.
Build strong relationships with regional leadership, project teams, and key clients, providing pragmatic, risk‑based guidance aligned with groupwide standards.
Support the Regional Information Security Manager in coordinating delivery of the regional security program, collaborating with Group Cyber Security Managers and peer regional colleagues to ensure enterprise‑wide consistency.
Provide regional insight to help shape and refine Group security policies, standards, and capabilities to ensure they remain practical, effective, and business‑aligned.
Strengthen regional security culture through targeted awareness, engagement, and coaching that embed secure ways of working as standard practice.
Support regional compliance with security policies and control frameworks by identifying, prioritizing, and tracking gaps through appropriate risk management and remediation processes.
Assist in identifying, assessing, and reporting regional security risks, providing accurate and timely input for Group governance and oversight.
Coordinate regional assurance activities—including risk assessments, reviews, and audits—to improve control effectiveness and maturity.
Act as a regional contact for information and cyber security matters, supporting responses to incidents, emerging risks, audit outcomes, and related issues.
Deliver clear, actionable communications and reporting that support transparency, accountability, and effective oversight at regional and Group levels.
Collaborate with other regions to share lessons learned, promote consistency, and strengthen the global security posture.
Performs other duties as may be required.