NextEra Energy , Inc.
Senior Security Architect
NextEra Energy , Inc., North Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33408
Requisition ID:
81256
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 Description
NextEra 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
Cloud Security
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and AzureKnowledge of cloud-native security tool
Endpoint Security
Capabilities in EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) toolsUnderstanding of anti-malware, antivirus, and encryption
Application 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
Mobile Security
Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutionsFamiliarity with mobile platform security features and settings
Information 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 matters 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 Degree
Employee Group:
ExemptEmployee Type:
Full TimeJob Category:
Information TechnologyOrganization:
Florida Power & Light CompanyRelocation Provided:
No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy
does not
accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from
any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see our policy for more information.
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81256
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 Description
NextEra 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
Cloud Security
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and AzureKnowledge of cloud-native security tool
Endpoint Security
Capabilities in EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) toolsUnderstanding of anti-malware, antivirus, and encryption
Application 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
Mobile Security
Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutionsFamiliarity with mobile platform security features and settings
Information 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 matters 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 Degree
Employee Group:
ExemptEmployee Type:
Full TimeJob Category:
Information TechnologyOrganization:
Florida Power & Light CompanyRelocation Provided:
No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy
does not
accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from
any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see our policy for more information.
#LI-JN2