Cyber Security Architect Lead

ERCOT • Austin, TX

74d • $132,078 - $224,536

About The Position

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

Requirements

• Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field (Required).
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field (Preferred) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• CISSP, CISA, ISSAP, SANS GIAC or other security certifications (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Acts as a resource to advise and may at times lead the work of lower level professional and/or support employees.
• Represents the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.
• Develops the ERCOT Cyber security Architecture Strategy.
• Serves as the information security subject matter expert, providing advisory and consulting service.
• Partners with stakeholders across the organization to securely achieve the functional requirements of business initiatives.
• Analyzes complex systems architecture to identify design gaps and recommend security enhancements.
• Works with project stakeholders to identify appropriate security requirements and engineer practical security solutions.
• Reviews current security policy and standards to ensure technical security requirements are communicated and put into practice.
• Ensures the design of business solutions meets security mandates.
• Consults on projects to provide security expertise on how to implement best security practices.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Long/short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• 401(k) plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees