Enterprise Cyber Security Solution Architect

Overview At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started. Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric. We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—while delivering exceptional service every step of the way. We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power. Position Details Title: Enterprise Cyber Security Solution Architect Company: Tampa Electric Company Location: Bearss Operations Center State and City: Florida – Ybor City Shift: This position requires 4 days per week in office / 1 remote Hiring Manager: [[hiringManagerName]] Department: Information Security Work concept: The Enterprise Cyber Security Solution Architect is responsible for designing, maturing, and governing enterprise wide cybersecurity solutions that protect Tampa Electric’s critical information assets and infrastructure. This role serves as a solution architect and technical authority, defining future state architectures, security standards, and multi year roadmaps, while partnering with engineering teams, system integrators, and Managed Security Services (MSS) for execution and operations. This position provides architectural leadership across IAM/IGA, PAM, DLP, Application Security, PKI, and other cross tower cybersecurity capabilities. The role focuses on architecture, integration, and governance and does not perform hands on implementation or day to day administration. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Identity Management & Identity Governance (IAM / IGA – Microsoft Entra ID & Saviynt) – 35% Define and maintain IAM and IGA reference architectures, standards, and roadmaps aligned with Zero Trust and least privilege principles. Provide solution architecture leadership for Microsoft Entra ID, including passwordless authentication, Conditional Access, advanced SSO, and identity federation patterns. Architect and mature Saviynt IGA capabilities, including RBAC models, enterprise role catalogs, entitlement management, and access certifications. Design identity controls to mitigate BYOD exposure, leveraging Conditional Access, session controls, and device trust strategies. Lead enterprise integrations with CyberArk PAM, ServiceNow, SAP, and other business applications. Govern non human and workload identities in coordination with PAM and IGA platforms. Privileged Access Management (PAM – CyberArk) – 25% Serve as the enterprise PAM solution architect and design authority. Define and lead the PAM maturity roadmap, supporting pilot deployments, enterprise rollout, and transition to MSS operations. Architect advanced CyberArk capabilities including privileged session recording, Secure Credential Access (SCA), Secure Web Access (SWA), Just In Time (JIT) provisioning, access decoupling, and excessive privilege reduction. Establish PAM reference architectures and standards across on premises, cloud, hybrid, and OT environments. Provide architectural oversight and governance to system integrators to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Data Loss Prevention (DLP – Microsoft Purview and Other Tools) – 15% Serve as the solution architect for enterprise DLP capabilities, including Microsoft Purview. Define architectural patterns for data classification, labeling, and protection across email, endpoints, cloud services, and data at rest. Align DLP designs with IAM, Conditional Access, and data governance requirements. Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory and privacy requirements. Application Security Architecture & Secure SDLC Enablement – 15% Define secure application reference architectures, design patterns, and secure coding standards. Partner with development and DevOps teams to integrate security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) through design reviews and secure by design principles. Provide architectural guidance for authentication, authorization, and secure data handling aligned with IAM, PAM, and DLP strategies. Support application security risk assessments and security architecture reviews for business critical and high risk systems. PKI & Certificate Management – 5% Provide architectural leadership and governance for enterprise PKI and certificate lifecycle management. Define standards for certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and automation. Support certificate based authentication strategies, including passwordless initiatives. Cyber Defense & Security Governance (Cross Tower) – 5% Contribute to architecture and governance of cyber defense and detection capabilities, including threat detection and response alignment. Participate in development of enterprise security standards, policies, and control frameworks. Serve as a trusted advisor in security architecture reviews and enterprise risk discussions. Relationships Key Internal: Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, IAM/IGA teams, Application Development, Infrastructure, Cloud, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and Executive Leadership. Key External: System Integrators, Security Technology Vendors, Managed Security Service Providers, Auditors, and Industry Partners. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience 8+ years of cybersecurity or IT experience with strong enterprise architecture exposure Demonstrated expertise across IAM/IGA, PAM, DLP, Application Security, and PKI Strong communication, documentation, and strategic planning skills Licenses/Certifications Required: From the list of certification vendors, two related Information Security professional certification or ability to obtain via self-study within one year of hire date (e.g., (ISC)2, GIAC, ISACA, CompTIA, e-Council) Preferred: ITIL v3 and three or more of the following or similar Information Security professional certifications (e.g., ACE, CCE, CEH, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, EnCE, GCCC, GCDA, GCED, GCFA, GCFE, GCIA, GCIH, GCWN, GICSP, GMON, GNFA, GPEN, GPPA, GREM, GWAPT, GXPN, OSCP, SSCP) Related Experience: 8 years of related Cyber Security or IT experience (Information Systems Audit or Assessor role, Information Security role, systems management, systems administration, information systems security, system certification, risk analysis) with a focus on DLP and/or FIM solutions and security controls. Additional Qualifications Possess an expert level of knowledge in cybersecurity and architecture, methodologies, and best practices for IAM, Data Protection, and Application and Infrastructure Security concepts. Strong understanding of threat landscape, vulnerabilities, and risk management. Extensive system/security engineering experience across technologies. Knowledge of SSE principles, secure software deployment, data classification tools, and EA reference models. Familiarity with security standards like NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001, and regulatory requirements. Ability to conduct risk assessments and communicate findings effectively. Strong collaboration and continuous learning mindset. Working Conditions Normal working condition with occasional weekend and overtime requirements, including on-call rotational support. Physical Demands/Requirements Normal physical demands related to an office workplace environment. Notes TECO offers a competitive Benefits package including 401k, Pension, PTO, Holiday time, Medical and more. This description reflects the current role and does not constitute a contract. EEO statements apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr