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Head of Security

Last Energy
Austin, TX
Full Time
Posted March 31, 2026
Energy Management
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Job Description

Last Energy is seeking a Head of Security to lead all security and safeguards functions across the company's offices, projects, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and lead a comprehensive security program spanning cybersecurity, physical security, and Material Control & Accounting (MC&A) across all Last Energy facilities and corporate infrastructure • Develop and coordinate the implementation of Site Security and MC&A Plans for all Last Energy facilities, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational risk tolerance • Direct the protection of operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and corporate networks, ensuring resilience against cyber and physical threats across all environments • Oversee day-to-day security operations across Last Energy sites, ensuring compliance with DOE regulations, NRC requirements, and applicable international nuclear security standards • Serve as the primary point of contact for DOE, NRC, and other regulators on all security matters, including audits, inspections, and reporting obligations • Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape and proactively adapt the security program to meet new and emerging requirements • Source, manage, and evaluate security contractors and vendors, ensuring performance standards, contractual obligations, and security clearance requirements are met • Partner with engineering, operations, legal, and executive leadership to integrate security considerations into facility design, project planning, and business decisions • Build and mentor an internal security team, fostering a culture of security awareness and accountability across the organization • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred • 7+ years of progressive experience in security operations, cybersecurity, or physical security, with at least 3 years in a leadership role • Prior experience in nuclear, defense, or other highly regulated industrial environments strongly preferred • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing security programs, policies, and plans in compliance with DOE, NRC, or equivalent regulatory frameworks • Familiarity with OT/ICS/SCADA security principles and the unique challenges of securing industrial and nuclear environments • Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, threat modeling, and security planning principles across both cyber and physical domains • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage security contractors, and deliver complex programs on time and within budget • Excellent communication skills, with experience interfacing directly with regulators, auditors, and senior leadership • Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

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