Cybersecurity Architect

NRG • Fort Worth, TX

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

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We are seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to support the design and evolution of secure technology solutions across cloud and network environments. This role focuses on defining security architecture approaches, establishing standards, and partnering with technology teams to ensure security is embedded into enterprise platforms and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Info Technology, Computer Networking or relative work experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level