Principal Security Architect

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Principal Security Architect to design comprehensive IT architecture and provide consultation in security disciplines. The role involves expertise in network security, cloud platforms, application security, data security, IAM, and OT security. This high-level position focuses on strategic decision-making and leadership, addressing complex problems and guiding technology development. The job is located in Juno Beach, FL, indicating it is not remote.
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. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. 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 Principal 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 systems
• Understanding of networking protocols and components
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure
• Knowledge of cloud-native security tools
• Capabilities in EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) tools
• Understanding of anti-malware, antivirus, and encryption
• Application Security
• Familiarity with secure coding practices
• Experience in performing security reviews, threat modelling of applications
• Data Security
• Knowledge of data encryption methods and tools
• Understanding of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and strategies
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Familiarity with single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems
• Expertise with Active Directory and Entra ID
• Understanding of Identity Management, Governance, and Privileged Access Management
• Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions
• Familiarity 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 protocols
• Familiarity 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 leadership, 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. Leaders in this job serve as top-level 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 decisions
• Communicates and enforces technology standards with business partners
• Understands industry trends and the practical application of existing, new, and emerging technologies
• Drives digital innovation and develops roadmaps through new technologies and approaches to fulfill strategic business plans
• Defines high-level migration plans to address gaps in current state
• Coaches, mentors, and leads technical subject matter experts to enable and drive consistency across technology architectures
• Designs and owns governance, assurance, and standards activities for enterprise technology architecture compliance
• Oversees and facilitates the evaluation, risk assessment, selection, and design of hardware and software technology and product standards
• Delivers technology architecture artifacts, possibly including reference architectures or concepts of operation
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 6+ years
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Information Technology
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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.
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