Solution Architect, Cyber Security

Plains Marketing • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Solution Architect, Cyber Security is a senior-level role responsible for leading Plains’ cybersecurity strategy and protecting its digital assets and brand. The position builds a robust cybersecurity framework using a risk-based approach, guides investment and technology implementation decisions, and prioritizes security efforts to protect company operations while supporting compliance with industry regulations. Plains is a transportation and midstream provider specializing in crude oil transportation, storage, processing, and marketing, with assets across the United States and Canada and headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in IT/OT cybersecurity architecture, risk management, and defense architecture strategy development within a large or complex organization.
• Expert understanding of cybersecurity and architecture frameworks, such as NIST, ISO, FERC, IEC, and TOGAF, as well as risk management methodologies and midstream energy regulatory requirements.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security products as part of a cloud strategy.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and business stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of on-premises and cloud Directory Services, SSO, SAML, and MFA.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and align cybersecurity initiatives with business and technology goals.
• Strong ability to navigate complexity in adverse situations and promote defensible architecture that meets business requirements.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment; the position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.
• Cleared criminal history background check and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry certifications, such as TOGAF, ISSAP, GDSA, GIAC GRID, or SAFe Architect.
• Government intelligence clearance or prior experience working in secure, classified environments.
• Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions and architectural integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive IT/OT cybersecurity architecture to protect critical on-premises or cloud-based infrastructure and data.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security tools, systems, controls, and practices based on risk assessments.
• Lead technical risk assessments and vendor risk assessments, providing qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity risk management and categorize vulnerabilities into programmatic delivery verticals.
• Monitor regulations affecting the midstream energy sector, including FERC and NERC-CIP, and translate them into actionable compliance and security activities.
• Collaborate with other Solution Architect functions to ensure cybersecurity designs are pragmatic, efficient, and aligned with the company’s business strategy.
• Drive strategic investments in security technologies and initiatives by evaluating return on security investment through a risk-focused lens.
• Prioritize cybersecurity projects and initiatives based on risk levels, impact, and available resources.
• Apply expertise in architectural technology hardening and emerging threats.
• Support mergers and acquisitions and architectural integrations.
• Perform security architecture design stage-gate reviews and document architectural topology for risk evaluation.
• Promote a unified approach to defensible architecture that meets business requirements.
• Comply with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment testing, and pass criminal history and reference checks.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Top-tier benefits program designed to support employee safety, health, and well-being.
• Benefits program that respects employees’ personal and family time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed