Software Architect- Cybersecurity

JOB SUMMARY

The Product Development Software
Team is responsible for best-in-class Automated Distribution and Wireless
Communication products for improving the Smart Electric Grid’s resiliency and
reliability. Software Architects report to the Sr Manager of System & Software
Architecture, and work in a department that is chartered to refine requirements
and architecture for intelligent embedded software devices, system
applications, and accompanying communication subsystems. The Software Architect
(Cybersecurity) is responsible for all activities carried out in support of
maintaining a secure computing environment for team members, suppliers, and
customers.

The
responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the
following:

• Define
  software requirements and architecture of secure products in line with company
  secure product development requirements.


• Assist with
  and provide recommendations on implementing cyber security strategies,
  conducting reviews of existing technologies and systems cyber security implementation


• Ability to
  collaborate in a fast paced and dynamic work environment, as part of a
  self-sufficient independent contributor and potential project lead in a
  team of System and Product Architects


• Analyze and
  track cyber security trends and emerging technologies. 


• Collaborate
  with Cybersecurity Product Management, Software Engineering and Test teams
  on product and solutions roadmaps, engineering estimations, and tactical
  project execution related to product security


• Decompose
  marketing requirements into authored system level requirements and
  architectural artifacts


• Oversee and
  review the traceability from system level requirements and architectural
  abstractions to individual network element requirements and detailed
  architecture descriptions


• Definition
  of high-level field deployment guidelines used by field service teams


• Drive or
  participate in unique customer specific solutions


• Take a
  hands-on approach (down to the software code level as necessary) with the
  product implementations to define and deliver appropriate requirements and
  architectural solutions


• Have a
  strong and proven leadership ability


• Collaborate
  with Engineering (hardware, electronic, software development & test)
  to deliver reliable, mission critical solutions and products


• Participate
  in and occasionally lead the frontend of the development process of a
  project through implementation of Company Product Development processes
  and monitoring adherence through various milestones gates


• Develop,
  document, and communicate relevant cyber security policies and
  procedures. 


• Collaborate
  and lead continuous improvement efforts to ensure continuous quality and
  customer satisfaction improvement.

To
select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the
following:

• BS Degree in
  Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or
  demonstrated equivalent, an MS or higher degree preferred


• Ten or more
  years as a system or product level architect with five or more years
  working in the cybersecurity area


• Understanding
  of security architecture for infrastructure components as well as
  applications and data.


• Understanding
  of security technologies and security threats


• Understanding
  of security protocols such as HTTPS, TLS, SSL, SSH, PKI, IPSEC, VPN and
  their interactions


• Understanding
  of Cloud and SAAS Cybersecurity


• Ability to
  run and configure cybersecurity testing tools like Dependency Track,
  Dependency Check and analyze the results.


• Understanding
  of NIST and NERC CIP cybersecurity framework


• Experience
  of cybersecurity vulnerability monitoring and related tools


• Experience
  with real-time embedded software for intelligent devices and Windows
  application software development.


• Experience
  with proprietary and standards-based control system protocol design


• Definition
  of network element software architecture


• COTS
  software integration including third-party platforms and operating systems


• Internet
  Protocol v4,v6, Network routing implementations, Network protocols


• Linux,
  Android, and iOS operating systems is a PLUS


• Security
  Certifications CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH etc. are desirable


• Detail-oriented
  and logical thinker with strong analytical skills; Excellent written and
  verbal communication skills


• Up to 5%
  potential travel per year

Relevant Experience Required: This is an experienced position. Looking for a candidate
willing to be a hands-on cybersecurity architect of a team of software
engineers working on first-of-a-kind products. Must have a laser focus on the
timeliness of the product release while maintaining a robust and reliable
quality focused development process. Be willing to partner with other
engineering teams to create innovative ways to automate and expand our software
process to ultimately drive improved product quality and speedier
delivery. Past or current membership of relevant consortiums that drive
certification requirements and research of current trends. 

Major
Physical Demands:

• Standing:
  Occasional standing for work on complete control assemblies.


• Lifting:
  Occasional lifting of controls and test equipment, less than 50 pounds.


• Walking:
  Occasional walking throughout the facility.


• Carrying:
  Occasional carrying of light objects.


• Pushing:
  Infrequent pushing of objects, possibly related to rearrangement work.


• Pulling:
  Infrequent pulling of objects, possibly related to rearrangement work.


• Bending:
  Occasional bending during access to equipment.


• Reaching:
  Infrequent reaching.


• Handling:
  Frequent handling of parts or tools.


• Environment:
  Frequent handling of parts or tools.