Security Architect I

As MISOs Security Architect I you will support the design implementation and continuous improvement of secure architectures across enterprise systems applications and cloud platforms. This role places a strong emphasis on automation scripting configuration hardening and embedding secure-by-design principles across technology teams. Youll contribute to threat modeling reference architectures and the development of repeatable security patterns that improve consistency and reduce risk.

Your responsibilities as our Security Architect I include:

• Build and maintain security automation workflows using scripting languages (Python PowerShell Bash etc.).
• Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines IaC templates and cloud provisioning processes.
• Automate compliance scanning vulnerability identification configuration validation and enforcement of baselines.
• Develop repeatable automation used to embed secure-by-design practices into engineering and operations.
• Develop and integrate security tooling via APIs to improve automation and operational efficiency
• Apply and enforce hardening standards including DISA STIGs CIS Benchmarks and internal security baselines.
• Develop automated methods to detect validate and remediate deviations from required configurations.
• Document security requirements and validate design adherence.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure hardened images templates and system builds remain compliant.
• Assists various IT departments with design implementation and troubleshooting of security technologies.

Skills needed for our Security Architect I:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field with strong understanding of authentication networking encryption and core security principles.
• Experience implementing configuration hardening using DISA STIGs CIS Benchmarks or similar standards.
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python PowerShell or Bash.

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

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The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $103000 - $128000 USDannually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors including but not limited to location of the role individual competencies education/professional certifications and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k vacation sick and safe time available on your first day of employment.

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