Cybersecurity Leadership Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Pivot Point Solutions is a California-based technology consulting firm that specializes in delivering IT solutions and support for the construction and utility industries. We partner with organizations across the state to provide reliable technology services that improve operational efficiency, enhance project delivery, and support critical business systems.

Our team understands the unique technology challenges facing construction and utility organizations, from field operations and infrastructure projects to enterprise applications and cybersecurity. By combining industry expertise with responsive service, we help clients modernize their technology environments, streamline workflows, and maintain secure, reliable IT systems that support long-term growth.

Title: Senior Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Consultant

Sector: Cybersecurity

Seniority: Senior Level

Location: Oakland, CA

Job Type: Contract

Contract Length: 18 months

Compensation: $121,181 – $178,422

As a Senior Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Consultant, you will help shape and oversee cybersecurity strategy, risk management, regulatory compliance, and security governance across a complex enterprise environment. This role works closely with cybersecurity leadership, business stakeholders, regulatory partners, and technical teams to evaluate risk and strengthen security practices across both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments.

The position also supports emerging areas of cybersecurity risk, including artificial intelligence governance and security. You'll provide senior-level guidance on cybersecurity frameworks, critical infrastructure protection, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk while helping translate complex technical risks into actionable recommendations for leadership.

• Lead and support enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives

• Develop cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, operating plans, and risk reduction priorities

• Maintain and evaluate cybersecurity risk portfolios across multiple business and technology environments

• Serve as a cybersecurity liaison with regulatory organizations and key internal stakeholders

• Lead or participate in security governance committees, steering groups, and executive discussions

• Perform cybersecurity and compliance assessments using established industry frameworks

• Evaluate cybersecurity risks associated with AI and machine learning technologies, including data exposure, model misuse, adversarial attacks, and emerging threats

• Support development of AI security policies, governance practices, and responsible-use standards

• Assess Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA environments, PLCs, and other operational technology for cybersecurity risk

• Develop and recommend OT security controls aligned with critical infrastructure security practices

• Evaluate security architecture, applications, systems, networks, and business processes to identify vulnerabilities and control gaps

• Partner with legal, compliance, technology, and business teams to address regulatory and cybersecurity requirements

• Translate complex cybersecurity findings into clear risk recommendations for technical and executive stakeholders

• Monitor evolving cybersecurity regulations, frameworks, threats, and technology trends

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

• 8+ years of combined cybersecurity, information security, IT, critical infrastructure, intelligence, or related experience

• Advanced experience with cybersecurity risk management, governance, and compliance

• Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and evaluating security controls

• Knowledge of enterprise IT security across applications, systems, networks, and infrastructure

• Experience working with cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as NIST and ISO

• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within complex or highly regulated organizations

• Current cybersecurity certification such as Security+, GIAC, SANS, Cisco Security, Microsoft Security, or equivalent

• Strong executive communication, analytical, and decision-making capabilities

• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cybersecurity initiatives across multiple teams

• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or comparable advanced cybersecurity certification

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline

• Cybersecurity experience within utilities, energy, critical infrastructure, or another regulated industry

• Experience securing Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, or PLC environments

• Knowledge of NIST 800-82 and industrial control system security practices

• Experience with NERC CIP or other critical infrastructure regulatory requirements

• Experience with AI/ML security, AI governance, model risk, or the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

• Knowledge of SOX, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, or other security and privacy regulations

• Experience presenting cybersecurity risk and strategy recommendations to senior or executive leadership