Security Enterprise Architect
Dallas, TX 
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Posted 26 days ago
Job Description
Genesis10 is currently seeking a Security Enterprise Architect with our client in the Utilities industry located in Dallas, TX. This is a for this 6+ month contract job opportunity. This is a Hybrid position and requires working onsite 3 days per week.

Description:
This position is responsible for planning, designing, building, and testing security solutions and capabilities within the company's Technology Organization. By identifying areas of weakness, staying up to date with the latest security standards, and having a thorough understanding of the company'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.

Responsibilities:
  • 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 and 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 the company 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.

Requirements:
  • 10 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

W2 Status:
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will
be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Genesis10 - Contract & Perm/Direct Hire
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
  • Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
  • The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
  • Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
  • Behavioral Health Platform
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
  • Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
  • Remote opportunities available

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Full Time
Required Experience
10+ years
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