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NextEra Energy Resources

Senior Security Architect

NextEra Energy Resources, Juno Beach, Florida, United States,


Florida Power & Light Company

is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!Position Specific DescriptionNextEra Energy seeks an industry-leading Senior Security Architect. This role provides the opportunity for seasoned IT professionals looking to contribute to comprehensive architecture designs, and to provide substantial IT architecture consultation. Embedded within a team that champions leadership, encourages strategic decision making, and nurtures the advancement of cutting-edge technology, this role holds significant opportunities for development.In this role, consistent learning and adaptation is key. This is a high level Individual Contributor role with no direct reports. You will be called upon to continually expand and apply your knowledge in several IT disciplines, including, but not limited to:Network Security

Proficiency in security infrastructure such as firewalls and intrusion detection systemsUnderstanding of networking protocols and components

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and AzureKnowledge of cloud-native security toolsCapabilities in EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) toolsUnderstanding of anti-malware, antivirus, and encryptionApplication Security

Familiarity with secure coding practicesExperience in performing security reviews, threat modelling of applications

Data Security

Knowledge of data encryption methods and toolsUnderstanding of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and strategies

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Familiarity with single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) systemsExpertise with Active Directory and Entra IDUnderstanding of Identity Management, Governance, and Privileged Access Management

Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutionsFamiliarity with mobile platform security features and settingsInformation Risk and Governance

Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and controls like NIST, CIS, CIP, and SOX.Experience with risk assessment methods and tools

Operational Technology (OT) Security

Knowledge of OT architecture and communication protocolsFamiliarity with OT-focused attack vectors

Job Overview

This position develops and maintains high-level designs for overall logical and technical IT architecture. Employees in this role provide strategic decision-making and guidance within technical disciplines, responding to disruptive technologies and solving unique and complex problems. Individuals facilitate and orchestrate the delivery of targeted business outcomes through technical decisions. Employees in this job serve as experts and visionaries in the development of roadmaps, strategy, and design for assigned technology areas.Job Duties & Responsibilities

Works with business partners to analyze strategy and trends to define the requirements, principles, and models that guide technology decisionsCommunicates and enforces technology standards with business partnersUnderstands industry trends and the practical application of existing, new, and emerging technologiesDrives digital innovation and develops roadmaps through new technologies and approaches to fulfill strategic business plansDefines high-level migration plans to address gaps in current stateCoaches, mentors, and leads technical subject matter experts to enable and drive consistency across technology architecturesDesigns and owns governance, assurance, and standards activities for enterprise technology architecture complianceOversees and facilitates the evaluation, risk assessment, selection, and design of hardware and software technology and product standardsDelivers technology architecture artifacts, possibly including reference architectures or concepts of operationPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications

High School Grad / GEDBachelor's or Equivalent ExperienceExperience: 4+ yearsPreferred Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeEmployee Group:

ExemptEmployee Type:

Full TimeJob Category:

Information TechnologyOrganization:

Florida Power & Light CompanyRelocation Provided:

No

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