Cybersecurity Architect

Cybersecurity Architect Location: TX, US This role focuses on defining security architecture approaches, establishing standards, and partnering with technology teams to ensure security is embedded into enterprise platforms and services. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development and maintenance of enterprise security architecture, including guiding principles, reference patterns, and target-state designs Provide high-level architectural guidance on secure cloud and network solutions, including identity, connectivity, and data protection considerations Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to incorporate security requirements into solution design and implementation Participate in security architecture reviews and provide recommendations to address potential risks and align with enterprise standards Support threat modeling and risk assessment activities to identify and prioritize security considerations Help define and promote security standards, design patterns, and best practices across cloud and network domains Provide advisory support on security-related topics, including emerging technologies Contribute to the continuous improvement of security architecture processes and governance practices Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking or relative work experience 3 to 5 years of experience Experience in cybersecurity, cloud, or network security disciplines Familiarity with modern infrastructure and cloud environments Working knowledge of security frameworks and best practices Preferred Skills Exposure to cloud platforms and enterprise network environments Understanding of common security technologies and concepts Strong communication and collaboration skills Proficiency in Visio and/or Lucidchart platforms. Work Environment Collaborative, cross-functional team environment with hybrid or flexible work arrangements. NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at Official description on file with Talent. #J-18808-Ljbffr