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Eversource Energy · 12 hours ago

IT Senior Architect, Security, Operational Technology (Hybrid)

Berlin, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$149K/yr - $166K/yr

10+ years exp

Eversource Energy is a leading energy company, and they are seeking a Senior IT Security Architect for Operational Technology. The role involves collaborating with IT and business units to ensure the security of Eversource systems, implementing security controls, and managing complex technical security challenges.

DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in projects and design discussions to ensure a secure solution. Translate these needs into security requirements

Provide security recommendations and functional requirements to internal business groups

Coordinate and resolve complex technical security problems and challenges

Anticipates and prepares for emerging business, application and infrastructure needs, and translates these needs into security requirements

Runs and manages research and technology evaluation projects as needed to support CIP goals

Apply laws, regulations, industry standards, and ethical requirements related to information security and privacy, particularly in the OT/SCADA space

Recommend effective process changes to enhance Eversource Security Posture

Evaluate, test and select security tools and products

Produce high quality oral and written work, presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely with audiences ranging from peers to Sr. Management

Qualification

OTSCADAIdentityAccess ManagementEncryption solutionsDisaster recovery solutionsCISSPNIST standardsArchitecture frameworksInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Knowledge across many of these areas: OT and SCADA, Identity and Access Management, End Point Encryption, Encryption Key Management, Database Security, Enterprise Directory Services, IDS, IPS, Firewalls, Cloud SaaS /PaaS/IaaS Security, Dragos, Industrial Defender, SIEM or related information security subject area

Requires strong IT technology knowledge

Requires strong Security Technology knowledge

Must have extensive experience with infrastructure and technology (cloud and on premise), security designs and requirements, and Security goals and objectives

Proven experience assessing Disaster recovery solutions and resiliency hosting platforms for business solutions

Proven experience with designing Data access and protection models, including defense in depth

Proven experience with encryption solutions for data in motion and at rest

Requires strong interpersonal, communications and presentation skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, related discipline, or equivalent experience

Minimum of ten (10) years of business and technical experience with at least 2 years in senior level roles related to broad or multiple areas of application, technology, security or infrastructure architecture

Experience with security concerns within OT and SCADA architecture. Strong working knowledge of information systems security standards and practices

Knowledge of NIST 800-82, NIST 800-171. Experience with ISA/IEC 62443 standard is a plus

Experience in securing Industrial Control Systems, and NERC/CIP regulatory requirements