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# Director, SOCC Systems

- **Company:** Lower Colorado River Authority
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.austinjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3380082309&tx=KK4343FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Twelve years of experience in electric utility transmission operations, transmission engineering, or other relevant experience, including at least five years of management responsibility.
 * A degree(s) in engineering, engineering technology, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
 * Driver's license

How You'll Stand Out:

 * Deep expertise in NERC CIP, ERCOT, FERC and reliability requirements.
 * Experience with power system modeling, training simulators, and system integration.
 * Experience leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure technology.

## Description

Are you an experienced leader ready to shape the future of energy management? LCRA is looking for a someone to lead the teams, systems, and technology that support the safe, reliable, secure operation of the transmission system. You will provide strategic direction across our Energy Management System (EMS), Substation Wide Area Network (SubWAN), system modeling, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance while leading initiatives that strengthen system reliability, manage risk, and prepare LCRA for future growth. If you're passionate about energy innovation and ready to make an impact, we want you to apply today!

How You'll Contribute:

 * Lead, develop, and inspire technical teams to deliver operational excellence.
 * Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, ERCOT, FERC, and applicable standards.
 * Lead the development of plans, risk management, budgeting, and asset management.
 * Ensure safe, reliable system performance and effective emergency response.


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