Senior or Principal Security Architect

2 days ago

Denver, Colorado, United States Xcel Energy Full time

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

Position Summary
The Security Architect is responsible for developing information security architecture products related to systems, processes, applications, data, and technology across the enterprise. Work with stakeholders (e.g. security, technology, legal, business) to understand needs and align capabilities to ensure that security architcture direction and standards are set, communicated, and maintained. Perform strategic planning to ensure ESEM program-level strategies are consistent with organizational goals and requirements, respond to risk and threat, and are coordinated and deconflicted. Report strategy development results out to senior leadership for use in decision making.

Essential Responsibilities

Planning & Strategy: Provide and manage Information Security architecture direction to major programs in the areas of applications, information, infrastructure and integration. Work with program managers to plan work streams and identify risks and issues. Responsible for critical technology decisions.Architecture Framework: Develop enterprise-level Information Security strategic architectures. Defines controls and integration standards and governs project adherence to standards, frameworks and industry-specific requirements.Architectural Governance: Participate in the Architecture, Engineering, and/or Design Communities of Practice. Assist in the development of reference architectures and security best practices. Governs project adherence to standards.Communication & Relationship Building: Communicate with stakeholders and leadership on key technical decisions, program status, and risks. Prepare and deliver effective documentation and presentations on projects, overall program architecture and design. Communicate security risks and technical information to executives, peers and other stakeholders.Trend Analysis / Technology Investment: Ensure that security architecture areas are integrated with major programs from a domain and enterprise architecture perspective. Perform technology watch functions and keeps abreast of latest developments. Set direction and provide Information Security Roadmap updates relative to key technology direction regarding long-term capabilities required and project impacts.Technology Leadership: Provide technical leadership to other architects and project engineers. Act as a mentor and role model to other IT architects and engineers. Assists management with development of plans to acquire, train and retain high performing technical talent in critical areas.Minimum Requirements - Senior Security Architect5 years' experience information securityDemonstrated verbal/written communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated experience collaborating with internal stakeholders, 3rd parties, managementAbility to influence without direct authorityExperience with technology implementation projects for enterprise-scale organizationsMinimum Requirements - Principal Security Architect5 years' experience of systems architecture or systems engineering 10 years' experience in Information Security 3 years' experience designing complex systems 3 years' experience with systems integration and engineering Strong oral and written communication skills Must be able to understand and respond to clients' business needs.Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal employees, third parties, and management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in. Ability to influence without direct authority Preferred: Information Security experience in the electric utility industry Experience with technology implementation projects for enterprise-scale organizations

Preferred Requirements

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) / Operational Technology (OT) experienceExperience with relevant standards and security frameworks (e.g. NERC CIP, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, IEC 62443)Experience securing cloud-based services (e.g. SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)Experience with virtualization technologies: traditional, containerized, network (SDWAN)Experience with application security programs As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $105,600.00 to $173,933.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 07/14/24

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