Cyber Security Architect – Physical Security

This position is responsible for designing and evaluating security architectures with an emphasis on physical security systems and controls. This position ensures that physical security measures integrate seamlessly with cybersecurity frameworks to protect critical infrastructure and assets. The position requires proven experience in physical security technologies, standards, and risk management.

Serves as the subject matter expert for physical security architecture, ensuring compliance with company policies, standards, and industry best practices.

Evaluates and designs physical security solutions, including access control systems, surveillance technologies, perimeter protection, and facility hardening.

Conducts physical security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for new and existing facilities.

Collaborates with other business units and leadership to integrate physical and cyber security measures into a unified defense strategy.

Develops and maintains physical security standards, guidelines, and reference architectures.

Stay current on emerging physical security technologies, threats, and regulatory requirements.

Supports investigation and incident response related to physical security breaches.

Provides guidance on vendor solutions and ensure alignment with enterprise security objectives.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (additional 4 years of relevant work experience if no degree).

6+ years of security experience , including 3 years focused on physical security architecture and systems.

Experience designing and implementing physical security solutions for enterprise environments.

Skills & Knowledge:

Expertise in physical security technologies (access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, perimeter security).

Familiarity with physical security standards and frameworks (e.g., NERC CIP, ISO 27001 physical controls).

Ability to integrate physical security with cybersecurity strategies.

Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Certification in PSP (Physical Security Professional) or similar preferred; advanced security certifications (CISM, CISSP) a plus.

Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (Secret level).

Disclaimer Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.