Cyber Security Solution Architect — Risk & Strategy Lead

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains is seeking a Solution Architect, Cyber Security to lead our cybersecurity strategy and protect digital assets across on‑prem and cloud environments. The role guides investments and prioritizes security initiatives within regulatory requirements.

The candidate will craft robust security architecture, perform risk assessments, and collaborate across teams to ensure defenses align with business goals and technology strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT/OT cybersecurity architecture experience in large or complex organizations.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO, FERC, IEC, TOGAF) and regulatory requirements in midstream energy.
• Preferred credentials: TOGAF, ISSAP, GDSA, GIAC GRID, SAFe Architect.

Responsibilities

• Develop an IT/OT cybersecurity architecture to protect on‑premise and cloud infrastructure and data.
• Lead evaluation and selection of security tools, systems, controls, and practices.
• Perform technical risk and vendor risk assessments with qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Skills

IT/OT cybersecurity architecture

Risk management

Security architecture

Security frameworks

Cloud security

Communication skills

SSO/SAML/MFA

Vendor risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Security governance

Education

TOGAF

ISSAP

GDSA

GIAC GRID

SAFe Architect

Tools

Security tools evaluation

Job description

Plains is seeking a Solution Architect, Cyber Security to lead our cybersecurity strategy and protect digital assets across on‑prem and cloud environments. The role guides investments and prioritizes security initiatives within regulatory requirements.

The candidate will craft robust security architecture, perform risk assessments, and collaborate across teams to ensure defenses align with business goals and technology strategies.