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How much do tabletop designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for tabletop designer in Houston, TX is $29.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.47 and $37.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tabletop designer?

A Tabletop Designer is responsible for creating board games, card games, and other tabletop experiences. They develop game mechanics, rules, themes, and components to ensure engaging and balanced gameplay. This role involves playtesting, refining mechanics, and collaborating with artists, writers, and manufacturers. Tabletop designers may work independently, for game publishers, or as part of a development team.

What does a tabletop designer do?

Project timelines for tabletop games can range from a few months for small-scale games to over a year for more complex projects. As a Tabletop Designer, you'll often start with concept development and prototyping, then iterate based on playtesting feedback before finalizing game rules and visual elements. Collaboration is key—designers regularly work alongside illustrators, writers, editors, and playtest coordinators to ensure a cohesive product. Open communication and flexibility help manage revisions and keep projects on track, making teamwork an essential part of the role. This collaborative process not only improves the final product but also provides valuable opportunities for skill development and professional growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tabletop designer?

A successful Tabletop Designer needs a strong foundation in game mechanics, storytelling, and visual design, often supported by experience in graphic design or related fields. Familiarity with prototyping tools, layout software like Adobe Creative Suite, and sometimes 3D modeling programs is highly beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and excellent teamwork and communication skills set outstanding designers apart. These abilities are crucial for developing engaging, balanced games and collaborating effectively with publishers, playtesters, and artists.

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Infographic showing various Tabletop Designer job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,980 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

OT Security & Architecture Manager

Houston, TX • On-site


Oceaneering International, Inc.
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

373rd of 495 rated machine equipment manufacturers

People enjoy working here

Paid breaks

Respectful managers


$106K - $143K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Job description


The Operational Technology (OT) Security & Architecture Manager is responsible for leading and maturing the organization's OT cybersecurity program across industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), marine, offshore, manufacturing, robotics, and critical infrastructure environments. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for OT cybersecurity governance, risk management, security architecture, vulnerability management, monitoring, and compliance activities.
  • Role provides the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, working both virtually and in the Houston office when required.

Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL
  • The OT Security Manager partners closely with OT engineering teams, site management, business units, IT cybersecurity, compliance, and operations leadership to ensure cybersecurity controls are effectively implemented while maintaining operational safety, reliability, and availability.
  • This position is accountable for establishing and maintaining an enterprise-wide OT cybersecurity program aligned with industry standards, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-82, Purdue Model, Title 33 CFR maritime cybersecurity requirements, customer obligations, and internal cybersecurity policies. Responsibilities include oversight of OT patching, vulnerability management, change management, architecture reviews, policy development, firewall governance, OT security monitoring, and adversary simulation exercises.

OT Cybersecurity Program Leadership
  • Lead the enterprise OT Cybersecurity Program across all business units and operational environments.
  • Develop and execute OT cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, standards, and maturity improvement initiatives.
  • Establish governance processes to ensure consistent implementation of OT cybersecurity controls globally.
  • Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor to OT operations, engineering, manufacturing, and offshore stakeholders.
  • Provide executive reporting on OT cyber risks, vulnerabilities, remediation efforts, and security posture.

OT Threat & Vulnerability Management
  • Own the OT vulnerability management program, including identification, prioritization, risk assessment, remediation planning, and reporting.
  • Lead enterprise OT patch management activities while balancing operational availability, safety, and cyber risk.
  • Establish risk-based remediation processes focused on exploitability, operational impact, and criticality.
  • Coordinate vulnerability assessments across OT environments, including ICS, SCADA, DCS, PLC, HMI, and IIoT systems.
  • Develop and report KPIs related to remediation effectiveness, patch compliance, and exposure reduction.

OT Security Architecture & Risk Assessments
  • Lead OT cybersecurity architecture governance and provide security oversight for operational technology environments.
  • Review and approve OT security architecture designs, network segmentation strategies, remote access solutions, and major technology initiatives.
  • Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments for new and existing OT systems and infrastructure.
  • Ensure security controls are incorporated into all OT projects from design through deployment.
  • Partner with the OT Security Architect to maintain secure reference architectures and technology standards.
  • Drive IT/OT convergence initiatives while maintaining appropriate security boundaries.

OT Change Management
  • Establish cybersecurity governance within OT Management of Change (MoC) processes.
  • Ensure cyber risk review and approval requirements are incorporated into OT engineering and operational changes.
  • Validate cybersecurity impacts of system modifications, upgrades, integrations, and technology refresh activities.
  • Ensure asset inventories, baseline configurations, and security documentation remain current following approved changes.

OT Monitoring, Logging & Incident Readiness
  • Lead OT security monitoring strategy, including collection, analysis, and retention of OT security logs.
  • Partner with the Security Operations Center to integrate OT asset telemetry and detection capabilities.
  • Develop OT-specific use cases, detection rules, playbooks, and incident response procedures.
  • Lead tabletop exercises, cyber drills, and response preparedness activities for OT environments.
  • Monitor emerging OT cyber threats and communicate actionable intelligence to stakeholders.

OT Red Teaming & Security Validation
  • Establish and manage OT cyber assessment and adversary simulation programs.
  • Coordinate OT-focused penetration testing, red team activities, architecture reviews, and control validation exercises.
  • Ensure testing activities are safely coordinated and approved to avoid disruption of operational environments.
  • Track remediation of findings and drive continuous control improvements.

Firewall & Network Security Governance
  • Oversee OT firewall governance and industrial network security architecture.
  • Review firewall rulesets, network segmentation controls, remote access pathways, and external connectivity risks.
  • Ensure OT networks align with established cybersecurity architecture standards and best practices.
  • Validate compliance with approved secure network designs and zone/conduit architectures.

Policy, Standards & Compliance
  • Develop, maintain, and govern OT cybersecurity policies, standards, baselines, and procedures.
  • Ensure alignment with:
    • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
    • NIST SP 800-82
    • IEC 62443
    • ISA/IEC industrial security practices
    • Title 33 CFR maritime cybersecurity requirements
    • U.S. Coast Guard cybersecurity requirements
    • Customer-specific cybersecurity obligations
  • Lead cybersecurity compliance assessments, control reviews, audits, and remediation activities.
  • Support regulatory and customer assurance initiatives across global operations.

Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing OT cybersecurity team.
  • Provide strategic directions to the OT Security Architect and OT Security Project Manager.
  • Establish operational objectives, performance metrics, and development plans.
  • Foster strong partnerships between cybersecurity, engineering, OT operations, and business leadership.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, cybersecurity awareness, and operational excellence.

  • Supervisory Responsibilities - This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of cybersecurity experience.
  • Minimum 5 years supporting Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), or critical infrastructure environments.
  • Minimum 5 years leading cybersecurity programs, projects, or teams.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience with:
    • OT patch management
    • Vulnerability management
    • ICS/SCADA environments
    • Industrial networking
    • Firewall technologies
    • Security architecture
    • Risk assessments
    • Incident response
    • Regulatory compliance
  • Experience partnering with engineering, manufacturing, offshore, marine, robotics, or industrial operations teams.
  • CISSP or CISM Certification

Desired certifications:
  • GICSP
  • GRID
  • GSTRT
  • ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert
  • CCSP
  • PMP

About Us
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.
About the Team
Our regional support functions play a critical role in enabling the success of all Oceaneering business units. These teams include disciplines such as Finance, HR, Recruitment, IT, HSE, Supply Chain, Quality, and Administration. Operating collaboratively across multiple departments and geographic locations, they provide responsive, high-quality support that ensures our operations run efficiently and safely. Having these teams based locally allows us to make timely decisions, respond quickly to operational needs, and maintain strong alignment with our business units and workforce.


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