SES AMERICOM, Inc

Information Security & Data Governance Lead (US)

SES AMERICOM, Inc$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in information security or GRC roles
  • Proven track record in implementing data governance frameworks
  • Strong understanding of international data protection regulations
  • Experience in regulated environments
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST
  • Experience in supporting audit and compliance processes
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain information and cybersecurity policies
  • Conduct risk assessments across IT and operational technology environments
  • Establish an enterprise data governance framework
  • Ensure compliance with international data protection laws
  • Design and implement cybersecurity awareness programs
  • Act as a subject matter expert on security and compliance matters
  • Support third-party/vendor risk management initiatives

Benefits

  • Employee training and development opportunities
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity for career advancement
  • Support for professional certifications and memberships
  • Participation in a dynamic and collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
Principal Accountabilities
Information Security
• Develop, implement, and maintain information and cyber security policies, standards, and procedures
• Ensure alignment with recognized frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls)
• Conduct risk assessments across IT, cloud, and Operational Technology (OT) environments
• Support incident response planning and continuous improvement of security controls
• Embed secure-by-design principles into infrastructure and operational systems
Data Governance
• Establish and maintain an enterprise data governance framework
• Define and enforce data classification, handling, retention, and protection standards
• Ensure compliance with international data protection regulations including GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and applicable US privacy laws
• Promote data ownership, stewardship, and accountability across business units
• Support data quality, integrity, and lifecycle management
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
• Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity, data governance, and energy sector regulations
• Lead and support internal and external audit activities, including evidence collection and remediation tracking
• Maintain enterprise risk registers and compliance reporting
• Continuously monitor global cyber and data regulatory changes
• Assess impact of regulatory developments and update internal policies, standards, and procedures accordingly
• Ensure compliance is maintained across all regions of operation
Cybersecurity Awareness & Training
• Design and deliver enterprise cybersecurity awareness programmes
• Conduct phishing simulations and risk-based awareness campaigns
• Tailor training for corporate and operational (OT) environments
• Measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement in user behaviour
Governance & Advisory
• Act as subject matter expert and advisor on security, governance, and compliance matters
• Administer and support third-party/vendor risk management programme
• Provide reporting and insights to leadership on security posture, regulatory changes, and risk exposure
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) capability
• Member of change management board and contributor to change management process
Qualifications and Experience
Required
• Significant experience in information security, cybersecurity GRC, or IT governance roles
• Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks
• Strong understanding of international data protection and cybersecurity regulations
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Experience working within regulated environments
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, or equivalent frameworks
• Experience supporting audit and compliance processes
Desired
• Experience in the energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure sector
• Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) environments
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CDMP)
• Experience with GRC tools (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, MetricStream)
HSE Responsibilities
• Stop work by challenging and stopping unsafe acts and behaviours or unsafe conditions.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures defined in Responsibilities above, and company STOP WORK
system.
• Ensure that cybersecurity considerations support safe and reliable operational environments, particularly
within OT systems
Competencies
• Risk & Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of regulatory and governance frameworks
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess and mitigate complex risks
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to influence across technical and business teams
• Communication: Clear communication of technical and regulatory requirements
• Autonomy: Operates independently with accountability for outcomes
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively adapts to changing regulatory and threat landscapes
Any Other Information
• This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct reports
• The role operates across multiple jurisdictions with varying regulatory requirements

About SES AMERICOM, Inc

SES Americom was a major commercial satellite operator of North American geosynchronous satellites founded in 1973. The company was a subsidiary of SES S.A., a global satellite owner and operator based in Betzdorf, Luxembourg. SES Americom was headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with additional offices in Andover, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. The company provided satellite communications services to cable television networks, television and radio broadcasters, corporations, and governments. In 2009, SES Americom merged with SES New Skies to form SES World Skies.
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