Principal Infrastructure Architect

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department: Infrastructure Admin

JOB DESCRIPTION

Principal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Analyst

Salary Grade: G04

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$104,766 - $141,434 - $178,102

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

SUMMARY:

Leads key infrastructure efforts to help define and implement solutions quickly, efficiently, and cost effectively in order to enable the business to gain the maximum benefit from technology and quickly realize a return on investment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides technical expertise and analysis for all areas of security technology

Provides technical expertise regarding standardization and architectural oversight for all infrastructure components

Leads and produces security architecture artifacts (policies, standards, procedures, etc.) used to leverage security capabilities

Develops and maintains detailed IT security architecture and engineering specifications, designs, and documentation

Creates detailed plans for and evaluates the success of integration of new systems architecture into existing architecture

Keeps abreast on emerging security threats, industry trends, technologies, products, and services and makes recommendations to various teams on their use

Leads and participates in technology remediation initiatives for non-compliant areas of lifecycle management

Represents the Cybersecurity & Digital Risk organization on the Enterprise Architecture Standards Board (EASB)

Participates in cybersecurity strategy sessions with organizational and cross-functional leaders

Leads, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the infrastructure cybersecurity workstreams of the organization

Leads technology process reviews with a focus on security by performing gap analysis

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, combined with the ability to build relationships with business partners

Highly motivated and proactive

Ability to quickly grasp highly technical concepts

Competent in preparing proposals, presentations, and in direct interaction with senior-level management

High degree of flexibility and creativity

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, CS or other IT related major

10 or more years of experience in IT security, privacy and risk management domains

Information Security Certifications (CISSP, etc.) or other related security certifications

OR

8+ years of relevant experience, with an M.S. in a related field

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write complex reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Strong analytical skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment. Some travel is required.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.