Cybersecurity Architect
NRG Energy · Texas, United States · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of enterprise security architecture, including guiding principles, reference patterns, and target-state designs
- Provide high-level architectural guidance on secure cloud and network solutions, including identity, connectivity, and data protection considerations
- Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to incorporate security requirements into solution design and implementation
- Participate in security architecture reviews and provide recommendations to address potential risks and align with enterprise standards
- Support threat modeling and risk assessment activities to identify and prioritize security considerations
- Help define and promote security standards, design patterns, and best practices across cloud and network domains
- Provide advisory support on security-related topics, including emerging technologies
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of security architecture processes and governance practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking or related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience
- Experience in cybersecurity, cloud, or network security disciplines
- Familiarity with modern infrastructure and cloud environments
- Working knowledge of security frameworks and best practices
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to cloud platforms and enterprise network environments
- Understanding of common security technologies and concepts
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in Visio and/or Lucidchart platforms