IT Senior Architect, Security (Hybrid) at Eversource Energy

Berlin, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, related discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of business and technical experience with at least 2 years in senior level roles related to broad or multiple areas of application, technology, security or infrastructure architecture
Strong IT technology knowledge
Strong Security Technology knowledge
Extensive experience with infrastructure and technology (cloud and on premise), security designs and requirements, and Security goals and objectives
Proven experience assessing Disaster recovery solutions and resiliency hosting platforms for business solutions
Proven experience with designing Data access and protection models, including defense in depth
Proven experience with encryption solutions for data in motion and at rest
Experience with architecture frameworks, processes such as TOGAF and ITIL processes such as Release, Change, Capacity, and Availability preferred
Strong interpersonal, communications and presentation skills
Application Portfolio Management, Technology Portfolio Management is a plus
Knowledge of Electric and Gas utility industry a plus
CISSP preferred
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary

Responsibilities

Develops and implements security architecture that meets business needs to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability to Eversource systems
Gathers requirements and functional specifications
Assesses current systems in place to identify areas in need of improvement
Regularly updates the company on developments in security architecture projects
Leads the security roadmap for IT Security standards and controls by working with other IT Architects to ensure alignment with other Eversource domains standards and roadmaps
Understands and communicates emerging and current security threats and aligns with standards, frameworks and overall business and technology strategy to direct ongoing modifications to the security roadmap
Responsible for Security Architecture (SA) deliverables including reference architectures, standards and policies, and security consulting/reviews
Acts as subject matter expert for the Security tool set and governance processes
Stays updated and explores the latest relevant technologies to design and implement security infrastructure to support IT solutions
Ensures solutions fit with the current and planned security architecture and standards
Works independently or with other team members and other Architect teams to educate and communicate Security practices
Works independently or with other team members to deliver security solutions with both client side and server-side functionality
Works with internal and external customers to define new features
Works with vendors as required, to deliver technical solutions
Communicates technical solutions to executive level roles in terms of business outcomes and meeting IT Security objectives
Ensures that the security infrastructure is supportable and can be transitioned smoothly into production support organizations
Provides technical consultation services throughout the life of delivered products
Assists with complex troubleshooting and coordinates with other experts to solve problems that involve cross-domain issues
Creates security architecture documentation throughout the project lifecycle of the solutions
Builds trusting relationships
Manages and develops people

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Security ArchitectureReference ArchitecturesSecurity StandardsSecurity PoliciesSecurity ConsultingSecurity ReviewsGovernance ProcessesSecurity ToolsSecurity InfrastructureThreat AnalysisSecurity RoadmapIT Security Standards

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote role or does it require office presence?

This is a hybrid role, with the first three months requiring full-time in the office.

What technical skills and experience are required for this position?

The role requires strong IT and Security Technology knowledge, extensive experience with infrastructure and technology (cloud and on-premise), security designs and requirements, assessing disaster recovery solutions, designing data access and protection models including defense in depth, and encryption solutions for data in motion.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Security Architect?

Responsibilities include developing and implementing security architecture, gathering requirements, assessing systems for improvements, leading the security roadmap, and ensuring alignment with business and technology strategies.

Does the role involve teamwork or independent work?

The role involves working independently or with other team members and Architect teams to deliver security solutions, educate on practices, and coordinate with internal/external customers and vendors.