Cyber Security Architect Lead

About the role

Develops and executes architecture strategy and support strategic system development initiatives. Provides design recommendations. Develops enterprise level applications and custom integration solutions including major enhancements, interfaces, functions and features.

Job Duties

• Broadly applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession.
• A seasoned, experienced professional with an in-depth/full understanding of area of specialization.
• May provide recommendations regarding issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Wide latitude for decisions within assignments, programs and projects; impact is generally limited to the project or department.
• Represents the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.

Additional Job Duties

• As a member of the Cybersecurity Architecture team, designs and oversees the implementation of secure enterprise architectures that protect and elevate ERCOT's security posture from evolving threats.
• Assesses risks, defines security requirements, and ensures solutions align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and Mentor to Senior level Architects, escalation & support role
• Develop and maintain ERCOT's Cyber Security Architecture Strategy
• Define SDLC, AI & cloud adoption of security controls for the enterprise
• Develop and maintain security standards, patterns, and reference architectures
• Lead the organization's information security practice as the principal subject matter expert, setting direction and standards for security best practices
• Partner with project management office and stakeholders to secure enterprise-wide or multi-year complex business solutions
• Process supply chain assessments, software requests, service accounts, purchase requisitions, and firewall changes
• Collaborate with business units and cross-functional teams to embed security controls into infrastructure, applications, AI and cloud environments
• Ensure secure configuration baselines for on-prem, SaaS and Cloud solutions
• Define secure application architectures (microservices, APIs, web apps)
• Identify design-level gaps or vulnerabilities and define mitigating controls
• Partner and collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to embed least privilege, secure-by-design and zero-trust principles for projects & operations initiatives
• Support AI & cloud adoption of applications as they are transformed and modernized

Required Experience

• Minimum 8 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture frameworks (SABSA, TOGAF, STRIDE, NIST CSF)
• Advanced cloud security experience across multiple platforms and hybrid environments
• Ability to evaluate and secure emerging technologies and incorporating them into long-term strategy
• Strong understanding of business risk, governance, and regulatory compliance (NERC CIP)
• Experience with vendor management and technology road mapping

Certifications

• CISSP (Required)
• CISM (Preferred)
• GIAC certification, Security+, CEH or similar (Preferred)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, MIS or related field (Required)
• Master's Degree: Computer Science, MIS or related field (Preferred)

Work Location

• Taylor, TX: Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
• On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager
• Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.

Salary and Level

Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT. Expected Salary Range $145,000 - $200,000