Position: Senior Enterprise Security Architect
Location: Dallas, TX - Hybrid
Duration: 1 Year
Rate: $ Open/Hour
*** NEED LOCAL RESOURCE WHO CAN WORK ON HYBRID MODEL ***
Summary
This position is responsible for planning, designing, building, and testing security solutions and capabilities within Client’s Technology Organization. By identifying areas of weakness, staying up to date with the latest security standards, and having a thorough understanding of Client’s IT systems, the security architect identifies possible security threats to prevent a cyber breach.
Additionally, this position works cooperatively with a team that develops concepts, strategy and tactical processes into changing grid operations and landscapes.
Key Roles & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
This position encompasses the following responsibilities directly or through others:
Enterprise Architect Team:
Participate in the Architecture Review Board (ARB) including:
Participate in discussion and approval of all projects, procedures, and policies presented to the ARB
Approve of security-focused project designs that can be approved outside the ARB
Validate and prepare security-focused projects, designs, procedures, or processes prior to them being presented to the ARB
Participate in Enterprise Solution Review Board
Ensure that proposed solutions align with Enterprise Architecture Strategies
Speak to the collaborative design of the solution and key decisions made for the design
Work with security teams from Cybersecurity, DGM, and Smart Grid Capabilities to create, maintain & enforce the Enterprise Architecture Strategies & Guidelines for areas including, but not limited to:
Application Security
Network Security
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Identity and Access Management
Data Security
Cloud Security
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Systems
Transient Devices
Control System Security
Cyber Security Monitoring and Protection solutions
Encryption
Create and/or validate the security elements of a design for projects a fellow Enterprise Architect is the primary architect on
Participate in vendor and product selection process on security focused and non-security focused initiatives
Participate in the validation and approval of submissions of PC Order Software Request JIRA process by approving software requests which require a specific security focused architectural review
Participate in the Technology Strategy team Product Roadmap Initiative by providing recommendations for new products, consolidation, prioritization, decommission, implementation timing and dependencies
Perform role of Primary Enterprise Architect to assigned projects & efforts within the following capabilities:
Cybersecurity, DGM, and Smart Grid
For assigned projects & efforts:
Integrate with technology capability project teams to:
Assist with high-level and low-level designs
Ensure architecture guidelines & policies are followed
Ensure industry best practices are followed
Ensure regulatory, legal or policy requirements are followed
Formulate acceptable processes and use cases
Ensure solution will deliver all functional & non-functional requirements
Ensure solution allows Client to remain cyber safe & secure
Validate design vs. as built architecture at the completion of projects
Participate in the open form discussions around changing threat landscape, evaluate risk and provide recommended changes to defense postures.
Technology Capability Teams:
Provide guidance, troubleshooting, and recommendations during the design, build and implementation of security systems and controls within Client’s IT and Industrial Control networks
Understand, share, advise and recommend on associated cybersecurity standards, systems and authentication protocols, cybersecurity working groups and current cybersecurity best practices / processes
Proactively identify and document cybersecurity design gaps in existing and proposed architecture. Recommend changes or enhancements in accordance with enterprise strategy, cybersecurity standards, frameworks and best practices
Participate in Cybersecurity Review Board(s)
Participate in security-related incidents as needed and provide input and guidance on post-event analysis
Review, modify and/or approve all Security Questionnaire submissions
Review and document changes or modifications of cybersecurity technical guidelines/procedures/ policies related to projects or efforts
Actively engage in vulnerability assessments and provides recommended mitigations or actions
Participate in the development of cyber awareness programs and delivery
Review system requirements and logging needs for new and existing projects or efforts in accordance with Client’s logging standard and needs
Review application scan outputs on systems and their code for security risk and provide recommended solutions
Experience, Qualifications, & Skill Requirements
15 or more years’ experience in IT risk management and information security
IT security or risk assessment certifications are advantageous
Strong working knowledge of IT risks, cyber security, and computer operating software
Advanced understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and security
Great communication and interpersonal skills
Experience implementing security solutions
Comfortable working on a team
Measures of Success
Ability to self-initiate projects, analyze, and deliver strategic cybersecurity assessments / recommendations on time and
within budget
Intellectually curious and takes a pro active approach to solving problems or answering strategic questions
Sought after by peers and Client leaders for expertise and leadership within cybersecurity
Please send your resume in word format to following details to anand.yalla@infolob.com , or call me @ 972-845-7069
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