Information Security Architect

Position Summary

The Information Security Architect will lead the design and implementation of secure systems and infrastructure across CoServ. This role ensures that security is embedded into all phases of technology planning, development, and deployment.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise security architecture aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Conduct architecture risk assessments and secure design reviews for new projects.
• Develop and enforce security standards, patterns, and reference architectures.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate security into solution design.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend secure adoption strategies.
• Support cloud security architecture and secure hybrid deployments.
• Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.
• Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.

Secondary Position Responsibilities

• Participate in vendor assessments and contract reviews.
• Contribute to policy and standards development.
• Assist in audit and compliance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attends CoServ University training as required.
• Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Position Requirements 

Education, Experience, and Certifications Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technology field or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years progressive experience in cybersecurity or relevant domain.
• Technical certification relevant to the role.
• Certification: CISSP
• Certification: SABSA
• Certification: AWS/Azure Security Specialty.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Preferred

• Experience in the energy or utility industry.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, C2M2, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NERC CIP, HIPAA, PCI).

Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365 suite and relevant security tools

Skills and Abilities Preferred 

• Experience with scripting, automation, or data visualization tools.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements

• Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.
• Indoor, office environment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Ability to drive occasionally as needed.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

Other Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.
• Must have reliable home high-speed Internet service for remote work.
• Works extended hours as needed or directed.
• Must be able to respond to security incidents during off hours as needed..