Solutions Architect

Solution Architect-Intermediate - VFLocation: 290 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215-2561, United States Contract: 12 MonthsQualificationsRequired Qualifications for PositionBachelor's degree in a technical (Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline) or related area of study or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience.Minimum 8 years of experience in Information Technology and/or experience in Security capabilities.Competency in Security practices across Business, Application, Information and Technical Architecture.Experience developing future state architectures and a practical roadmap to get there.Leadership in the space of information/data management, master data management, data warehousing and business intelligence.Working knowledge of NIST, CIP, NERC, FERC and other energy industry security standards and best practices.Security certifications strongly preferred.Strong communication, influence and negotiation skills.Ability to self-prioritize work effectively.Open to extensive travel on short notice.Preferred Additional Qualifications for PositionWorking knowledge of business process re-engineering.Experience with legacy and new computing architectures.Experience developing multi-year strategic IT plans.Experience applying ITIL.Experience managing an effective reuse program across the enterprise.Experience with managing service providers.ResponsibilitiesSummaryThis role reports to the Director, Enterprise Architecture and works closely with the Architecture, Security, Infrastructure and Application Development teams to provide overall architectural leadership for Security across NiSource. This role will be responsible for providing technology direction for Security using Enterprise Architecture standards. This Security Architect must possess deep technology experiences in Security to build out the architecture vision, strategy and capability roadmap for his or her area of expertise.Principle Duties and ResponsibilitiesDefines/executes the architecture vision, strategy, and capability roadmaps for: Identity managementIdentity Authentication and AuthorizationDirectory Services and single sign onThreat and Vulnerability ManagementSystem AuditSecurity Architecture AssuranceAvailabilityAsset (Information) ProtectionFraud Prevention, Detection and ResponseIntegrated Governance, Compliance and Risk ManagementCreates and/or evolves the Security architecture function/program.Identifies and analyzes the Security business drivers to develop Security architecture requirements.Analyzes technology industry and market trends and determines potential impact upon security.Develops the Security architecture governance structure based on business and IT strategies.Implements Security architecture and ongoing refinement activities.Develops and executes a communication plan (including education) for Security architecture standards.Acts as a sounding board for IT and business leaders in the development of solutions for Security needs.Builds and manages relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to effectively socialize and manage the Enterprise Security Architecture.Partners with Operations teams on long-term solutions including Incident and Problem Management. Partner on performance issues as necessary, providing technical architecture leadership.Partners with operations technology teams on strategies and approaches on securing control and SCADA networks.Partners with physical (corporate) security teams and act as liaison between teams.Works collaboratively with IT operations team, service providers and local, state and federal agencies during incident response.May take on a Project Leader role for special enterprise-wide assignments.A secure IT environment at an appropriate cost.Drives future state of Cyber Security and Compliance Technologies.Effective Security management processes and tools that protect the IT environment.Publishes and effectively uses Security Architecture standards, frameworks, patterns and procedures.Best practices for Security management incorporated into the software development lifecycle.Clear and effective communications of Security outcomes and processes.DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.