The Technical Director serves as the subject matter expert for technical services provided to Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) clients. The Director has strong expertise in OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial operations, and sector-specific risk environments.as the senior subject matter expert for client-facing technical services, with deep expertise in Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems (OT/ICS). This role leads the development, refinement, and expansion of service offerings, while providing strategic technical guidance to both project delivery and business development teams.
What You Will Do:
Serve as the subject matter expert for technical services provided to Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) clients, with strong expertise in OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial operations, and sector-specific risk environments.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams supporting OGC clients, ensuring solutions are practical, high quality, and aligned with client operational needs.
Execute billable project work, where appropriate, by serving as a senior technical resource on client engagements and contributing directly to high-value project delivery.
Act as a trusted technical expert frequently engaged for input on complex OGC and OT/ICS-related matters, supporting the planning and execution of project work.
Direct, review, and strengthen the technical contributions of team members across projects and broader company initiatives.
Ensure the right technical resources are assigned to the right projects to support effective delivery, utilization, and client success.
Take a solution-oriented approach to improving effectiveness and efficiency across assigned projects, daily team activities, and broader organizational initiatives.
Act as the lead technical expert for clients on assigned projects, particularly in environments involving industrial control systems, operational technology, and critical process operations.
Manage assigned client relationships to ensure satisfaction with ABS Consulting services and maintain strong engagement with OGC clients.
Build and maintain relationships with key client decision-makers by demonstrating credibility in both Oil, Gas & Chemical operations and OT/ICS cybersecurity challenges.
Maintain active awareness of technical, business, and management developments affecting current and prospective OGC clients, and communicate relevant insights to senior leadership.
Engage proactively with clients to understand business priorities, operational risks, and emerging needs, while identifying follow-on service opportunities.
Leverage knowledge of ABS Consulting services, client environments, and OGC market needs to advise operations and business development during proposal preparation.
Represent ABS Group in promoting OGC-focused products and services, including capabilities related to OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial risk, and operational resilience.
Partner closely with sales teams to identify business opportunities, propose client-focused solutions, and support the development of technical proposals.
Support marketing and business development initiatives designed to attract, retain, and expand relationships with OGC clients.
Participate in marketing activities, conference presentations, and development of technical whitepapers to strengthen market visibility and position the firm as a leader in OGC and OT/ICS cybersecurity.
Coach others on how to apply technical expertise to deepen customer relationships, increase client intimacy, and identify new business development opportunities.
Provide thought leadership and technical expertise that reinforces ABS Consulting's reputation as a recognized expert in the Oil, Gas & Chemical sector and in OT/ICS cybersecurity.
Actively engage in networking activities to develop relationships with potential clients and expand the firm's presence in the OGC market.
Serve as a mentor and coach to team members, actively supporting the development of technical capabilities through mentorship, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
Must have an advanced degree or bachelor's degree or equal work-related experience and industry presence.
15+ years of relevant professional experience
At least one relevant security certification such as CISSP, CISM or similar.
Relevant technical certifications required.
While the position is remote, regular travel (50%+) to client sites and project locations is a core part of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to gain, retain, illustrate comprehension of learned technical kn
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, Texas (Remote)
Skills
Business Developmentunmatched
Business Operationsunmatched
CISM - Certified Information Security Managerunmatched
CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Oil and Gasunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Partner Salesunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Proposal Developmentunmatched
Proposal Writingunmatched
Riskunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Sales Prospectingunmatched
System Operationsunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Strategyunmatched
Technology White Papersunmatched
Thought Leadershipunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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