Security Architect

Job Title: Security Architect

PS Job Title: Security Architect

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

***THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION (Remote & Onsite)***

***This position will be filled as a Security Architect depending on qualifications and experience of the candidate***

This position may be filled in The Woodlands TX, New Orleans LA, Jackson MS, or Little Rock AR. Other locations within Entergy’s service territory may be considered

Job Summary The Network Security Architect utilizes their knowledge of IT and information security engineering to lead and/or participate in the development of assigned projects or solutions. The Network Security Architect focuses on implementing security requirements for assigned projects and solutions while maintaining compliance with internal and externals policies and regulations.

The Sr. Security Architect works closely with the Enterprise Security Architect to ensure projects and solutions are consistent with Entergy’s Information Security strategy and roadmap. The Sr. Security Architect provides clear and concise direction to project stakeholders and acts as the “face” of information security for those teams. As a network security architect for the Security Architecture team, you will be part of a team to manage and implement strategic and tactical initiatives to secure Entergy’s network, business, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee cloud security solutions across lifecycle strategy, design, implementation, and operations. You will work in a cross-functional and cross-organizational environment to facilitate and define solutions for improving Entergy's network security posture

Participate, lead, and jointly deliver security evaluation reports on cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP), cloud native platforms (PCF, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), and Software as a Service solutions. You will ensure broad adoption and implementation of Network Security plans and services, and provide visibility of the security posture across Entergy’s networks

Establish security requirements for cloud-based network solutions by evaluating business strategies and requirements, researching cloud infrastructure security standards such as NIST CSF and NERC CIP

Provide domain expertise in both public and private cloud and enterprise technology. Facilitating communication and working in partnership with multiple teams

Identify and deliver appropriate controls based on industry standards (e.g. CCM) to drive cloud security solutions framework based on business risk and cloud native threats. Retrofitting and uplifting current network security controls

Continually evaluate new threats in the our network and DMZ, to identify the impact on IT and Business to develop and implement security controls

Provide recommendations for improvement and risk reduction by assessing clients’ cloud security posture; and act as a change agent with customer organizations to oversee the vulnerability improvements with our clients’ existing IT staff as well as 3rd party vendors support our clients (most often managed IT service providers)

Utilize Information Security reference architectures to develop secure solutions and designs for projects

Provide input to policies, procedures, standards, processes, and templates that are consistent with the Information Security strategy and roadmap

Participate in security and non-security projects to ensure that security requirements are defined and implemented

Perform assessments and threat modeling of existing and emerging technologies to ensure they meet Entergy security and compliance requirements

Evangelize and advocate for information security with stakeholders

Monitor emerging trends in Information Security and technology and make or suggest changes to Entergy’s security posture as necessary

Experience needed Security Architect Sr: 5+ years of full-time dedicated experience leading Cloud Security focused roles on delivering security on cloud native, distributed architectural solutions in complex environments Security Architect: 3+ years of full-time dedicated experience leading Network Security focused roles on delivering security on cloud native and on-prem platforms, distributed architectural solutions in complex environments

Experience in defining security standards and reference architectures used to guide technical resources in secure system implementation and configuration for enterprise cloud systems and consumption of public cloud is a plus

Familiarity with predominant public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Understanding of Industry trends in network security cloud technologies for public, private and hybrid cloud deployments

One or more years in a complex and highly regulated industry (e.g., utilities, financial services, healthcare, etc.)

Experience working with outsourced teams

Organizational and time management skills

Experience in working in partnership with colleagues throughout the enterprise

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed

Familiarity with technologies commonly utilized within an enterprise IT and OT environment

Strong knowledge of multiple information security domains with an emphasis in network security

Operating systems (*nix, Windows, IOS, etc.)

Networking and network security

APIs

Secure coding/application security

Vulnerability Management

SIEM

Identity and Access Management

Penetration testing

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Perl, etc.)

Security process and control development

Endpoint protection technology

OT systems and protocols

Smart Grid technology

Some knowledge of IT Security regulations and guidance such as NIST, FISMA & ISO27001

Familiarity with The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Open Security Architecture, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cloud Computing Reference Architecture, or other architecture frameworks

Able to be hands-on with technical engineering and process management skills and the ability to advocate positive transformation within the broader information technology organization

Able to design & develop reference architectures

Knowledge of network threats such as DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)

Able to design and develop an API based services layer for consistent integration with the security systems

Knowledge of security ramifications of energy related regulations (SOX, HIPAA, NERC CIP, FERC, and NRC Nuclear Cyber (10 CFR 73.54)

Knowledge of security, risk, and control frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001 and 27002, SANS-CAG, NIST, FISMA, COBIT, COSO and ITIL

Strong writing and analytic ability

Strong ability to communicate across the enterprise concisely and effectively

Available to travel

Self-motivated, with the ability to manage and follow up on multiple tasks simultaneously

Capable of meeting deadlines

Education needed Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, information systems, engineering or a related discipline or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree is a plus.

Certifications

ISACA or ISC2 certification, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA is a plus

OSCP is a plus

Relevant vendor credentials offered by companies such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc. are a plus

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Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson Job Function : Corporate FLSA Status : Professional Relocation Option: Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings : 1 Req ID: 125326 PS Job Title : Security Architect Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

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