Security Architect I

About the role

You will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure architectures across enterprise systems, applications, and cloud platforms. This role places a strong emphasis on automation, scripting, configuration hardening, and embedding secure-by-design principles across technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain security automation workflows using scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
• Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines, IaC templates, and cloud provisioning processes.
• Automate compliance scanning, vulnerability identification, configuration validation, and enforcement of baselines.
• Develop repeatable automation used to embed secure-by-design practices into engineering and operations.
• Develop and integrate security tooling via APIs to improve automation and operational efficiency.
• Apply and enforce hardening standards including DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and internal security baselines.
• Develop automated methods to detect, validate, and remediate deviations from required configurations.
• Document security requirements and validate design adherence.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure hardened images, templates, and system builds remain compliant.
• Assists various IT departments with design, implementation and troubleshooting of security technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, with strong understanding of authentication, networking, encryption, and core security principles.
• Experience implementing configuration hardening using DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, or similar standards.
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

Qualifications

• Appropriate level of experience and knowledge in scripting and automation based on experience and knowledge.

Skills

• Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid.
• MISO manages the electricity grid, runs a robust energy market, and plans for a bright future.
• The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $103,000 - $128,000 USD annually.
• The position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.
• MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

Pay

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $103,000 - $128,000 USD annually.

Schedule

N/A