Unlimited Technology, Inc. · 1 day ago
Security Architect (Data)
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expUnlimited Technology, Inc. is a premier cyber and physical security specialty contractor. They are seeking a Chief Security Architect (Data) who will be responsible for defining and governing the cybersecurity architecture for energy utility data, networks, and grid-adjacent environments, ensuring secure and compliant architectures that support grid reliability and customer data protection.
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Responsibilities
Define and maintain the enterprise security architecture for: Utility data centers, Private utility WANs, AMI head-end and meter data management systems (MDMS), DER and grid-edge integration platforms
Establish architectural standards that enforce: IT/OT separation, Secure utility demarcation points, Controlled ingress/egress between enterprise, AMI, and operational zones
Lead security architecture reviews for: AMI networks (RF mesh, cellular, fiber-backed aggregation), AMI head-end systems and MDMS platforms, DER integrations (solar, storage, EV charging, microgrids)
Ensure secure integration of: Third-party DER aggregators, Cloud-hosted AMI and analytics platforms
Define security controls to mitigate: Lateral movement from AMI into enterprise or OT systems, Unauthorized DER command and control, Supply-chain and vendor access risks
Provide hands-on architectural leadership for: Datacenter switching and routing, Utility private WAN and carrier connectivity, Inter-data-center and regional transport networks
Design and review architecture leveraging: Cisco Nexus (NX-OS, EVPN, VXLAN, ACI), Nokia (SR OS, IP/MPLS, Service Routers), Ciena (optical transport, DCI, coherent optics)
Embed security into: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN, AMI backhaul and aggregation networks, Utility-owned and leased transport circuits
Conduct formal cybersecurity architecture reviews for: AMI expansions, DER onboarding initiatives, New private and cloud connectivity
Perform: Threat modeling specific to utility attack scenarios, Attack-path and lateral movement analysis, Control effectiveness assessments
Identify architectural risks related to: Improper zone termination, Inadequate segmentation, Over-trust of vendor-managed systems
Provide risk-based remediation guided by operational realities
Define segmentation strategies aligned to utility environments: Enterprise IT, AMI / Grid Edge, OT / Control Systems
Ensure security architectures support: Zero Trust principles where applicable, Strong identity, authentication, and authorization
Define monitoring and visibility requirements for: AMI traffic, DER command-and-control paths, Inter-zone communications
Ensure integration with: SIEM, Network Detection & Response (NDR), Flow telemetry (NetFlow, IPFIX)
Support compliance and audit activities related to: Utility cybersecurity regulations and standards, Internal and external security assessments
Act as a technical liaison between: IT security, OT engineering, Grid operations, Regulatory and compliance teams
Serve as the senior technical authority for cybersecurity architecture
Mentor senior architects and engineers across IT, OT, and network domains
Influence technology strategy while remaining hands-on and technically credible
Qualification
Required
10+ years in networking, infrastructure, and security architecture
Deep hands-on expertise with: Cisco Nexus (9K, NX-OS, EVPN, VXLAN)
Deep hands-on expertise with: Nokia service routing and IP/MPLS
Deep hands-on expertise with: Ciena optical and transport networking
Proven experience designing and securing: Utility WANs
Proven experience designing and securing: AMI backhaul and aggregation networks
Proven experience designing and securing: Multi-site, high-availability architectures
Demonstrated experience in energy utility environments
Strong understanding of: AMI architectures and data flows
Strong understanding of: DER integration risks
Strong understanding of: IT/OT separation principles
Experience performing: Cybersecurity architecture reviews
Experience performing: Risk assessments for grid-connected systems
Preferred
Experience with: Grid modernization initiatives
Experience with: DERMS platforms
Experience with: Cloud-hosted AMI or analytics systems
Certifications (preferred, not required): CISSP, CCSP, GIAC
Certifications (preferred, not required): CCNP / CCIE
Certifications (preferred, not required): Nokia certifications
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
401 (k) w/company match 100% up to 3% and an additional 50% match of 2%
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays
Company
Unlimited Technology, Inc.
Unlimited Technology is a leading provider of best-in-class, enterprise-level solutions for commercial organizations and the federal government.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-12-02Acquired
Leadership Team
John Palumbo
Chief Executive Officer
Ezra Chona
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