Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

This position may be filled in The Woodlands, TX; New Orleans, LA; Jackson, MS; or Little Rock, AR. Other locations within Entergy’s service territory may be considered*

Job Summary

The Security Architect utilizes their knowledge of IT and information security engineering to lead and/or participate in the development of assigned projects or solutions. The Security Architect focuses on implementing security requirements for assigned projects and solutions while maintaining compliance with internal and externals policies and regulations.

The Security Architect works closely with the Enterprise Security Architect to ensure projects and solutions are consistent with Entergy’s Information Security strategy and roadmap. The Security Architect provides clear and concise direction to project stakeholders and acts as the “face” of information security for those teams.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

Utilize Information Security reference architectures to develop secure solutions and designs for projects

Provide input to policies, procedures, standards, processes, and templates that are consistent with the Information Security strategy and roadmap

Participate in security and non-security projects to ensure that security requirements are defined and implemented

Perform assessments and threat modeling of existing and emerging technologies to ensure they meet Entergy security and compliance requirements

Evangelize and advocate for information security with stakeholders

Monitor emerging trends in Information Security and technology and make or suggest changes to Entergy’s security posture as necessary

Experience needed

3+ years of architecture or engineering experience in information security or IT/OT disciplines (detection and response, network security, application security, endpoint security, Identity and Access Management, vulnerability management, system administration, networking, application development, risk management, etc.)

One or more years in a complex and highly-regulated industry (e.g., utilities, financial services, healthcare, etc.)

Experience working with outsourced teams

Experience in working in partnership with colleagues throughout the enterprise

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed

Familiarity with technologies commonly utilized within an enterprise IT and OT environment

Strong knowledge of multiple information security domains with an emphasis in Cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.)

Operating systems (*nix, Windows, IOS, etc.)

Networking and network security

APIs

Secure coding/application security

Vulnerability Management

SIEM

Identity and Access Management

Penetration testing

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Perl, etc.)

Security process and control development

Endpoint protection technology

OT systems and protocols

Smart Grid technology

Some knowledge of IT Security regulations and guidance such as NIST, FISMA & ISO27001

Familiarity with The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Open Security Architecture, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cloud Computing Reference Architecture, or other architecture frameworks

Able to be hands-on with technical engineering and process management skills and the ability to advocate positive transformation within the broader information technology organization

Able to design & develop reference architectures

Able to design and develop an API based services layer for consistent integration with the security systems

Knowledge of security ramifications of energy related regulations (SOX, HIPAA, NERC CIP, FERC, and NRC Nuclear Cyber (10 CFR 73.54)

Knowledge of security, risk, and control frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001 and 27002, SANS-CAG, NIST, FISMA, COBIT, COSO and ITIL

Strong writing and analytic ability

Strong ability to concisely and effectively communicate across the enterprise

Organizational and time management skills

Available to travel as needed

Self-motivated, with the ability to manage and follow up on multiple tasks simultaneously

Capable of meeting deadlines

Education needed

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, information systems, engineering or a related discipline or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree is a plus.

Certifications needed

ISACA or ISC2 certification, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA are a plus

OSCP is a plus

Relevant vendor credentials offered by companies such as Symantec, Checkpoint, Cisco, Microsoft, etc. are a plus

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Arkansas : Little Rock || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands || Texas : Woodlands

Job Function : Professional

FLSA Status : Professional

Relocation Option:

Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 116030

Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) 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 Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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