Cybersecurity Technical Architect

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Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P EF ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING Department of the P ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

 

JOB FUNCTION:

Plans and designs Company’s cybersecurity architecture (infrastructure, desktop, network, wireless, Operations Technology (OT) and application level components) with the objective of maximizing the usefulness of the Company’s information technology while creating secure and defendable operating environment for organization.  Collaborates with Architects in the Telecommunications, Information Technology and Services (ITS), Software Application Services (SAS), Enterprise Architecture and Planning, and the Operations Technology.  Develops security solutions and guidance for network architecture, technology direction, acquisition plans, standards, migration strategies, and contingency plans.  Provides technical leadership as a Cybersecurity subject matter expert for Company strategic decision making to project planning and implementation.

Plans and implements system-wide cybersecurity architecture with the objective of maximizing the value of Hawaiian Electric's technologies while minimizing the cost, time and effort required to implement and maintain the cybersecurity aspects of technology across the organization.  The cybersecurity architecture includes the technology cybersecurity methods and standards are adhered to by ensuring a balanced cybersecurity design that is risk based, holistic and integrated across the technology stack.  This includes accounting for and designing solutions that meet the companies business strategies in a safe and secured manner.  Provides cybersecurity technical leadership across the company, from strategic thinking, expert technical mentoring to project planning, execution and on-going support/maintenance.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with the Chief Information Security Officer and Company leadership to develop a system-wide security architecture strategy/plan and corresponding architecture requirements, procedures and guidelines, with the objective of maximizing the value of information technology while minimizing the cost, time and effort required to implement said technology. Strategies and plans are based on the IT, OT and Telecommunications and operating units’ technological direction and is an end-to-end view that includes hardware, software, operating systems, application systems, platforms, networking, interoperability, contingency arrangements, and directions for acquisition of technology resources.  Advises client and project teams on how to integrate security concepts and strategies with and leverage existing IT architecture.
• Solely and/or in collaboration with other groups, teams, clients (users of various levels up thru executives), vendors, project teams, and/or consultants, analyzes work processes automation proposals, data requirements, and/or customer needs. Proposes technical security solutions to meet said needs or improve work processes that integrate well into the overall IT technical architecture. Performs detailed cost justification, analysis, and work estimation of medium to high complexity information systems, including new system design, development, modification or integration of existing systems and data structures.  Proposes process improvements to enhance security and reduce risk.  Participates, as needed, in departmental task forces and cost/benefit reviews.
• Works closely with management and IT staff to analyze existing and emerging technologies and security techniques and concepts. Recommends pilots, prototypes, and/or adoption of new security technologies. Develops plans to help determine which security technology direction is appropriate for the business and IT, OT and Telecommunication units to achieve company strategic goals. This includes security technologies that have the potential to create business opportunities and the architecture, technology direction, and migration strategies of infrastructure, application, and desktop components.
• Provides feedback regarding technical capabilities and performance of Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber Operations (CO) staff to IA and CO management for perf