Manager Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering

Alliant Energy Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy Corporation in Madison, WI is seeking a Manager of Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering to lead and enhance security standards across IT and OT environments. This role ensures alignment with cybersecurity roadmaps and oversees critical security platforms.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cybersecurity and a Master's degree in a related field. A competitive salary range of $128,000 - $176,000, benefits, and a culture of belonging are part of what makes Alliant Energy a great workplace.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, including security architecture or leadership roles.
• 3 years of experience leading security initiatives at an enterprise level.
• Experience with enterprise cyber security architecture across cloud and security monitoring platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise security standards.
• Define and maintain architecture standards in various environments.
• Oversee strategy and reliability of security monitoring platforms.

Skills

Cybersecurity Risk Management

Identity Access Management

Leadership

Security Architecture Design

Security Governance

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field

Job description

## Manager Cybersecurity Architecture & EngineeringApplylocations: Madison, WI: Cedar Rapids, IAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-9754**Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!**At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.**Job Summary**Manager Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering leads the design and implementation of enterprise security standards across IT and OT environments. This role ensures alignment with Alliant Energy’s cybersecurity roadmap, Zero Trust principles, and regulatory requirements, and is accountable for architecture standards, engineering roadmaps, and reliability of critical security platforms.**What you will do*** Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times* Defines and maintain enterprise security architecture standards across cloud, identity, network, and OT environments; ensure decisions align with risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks.* Designs and implements a comprehensive strategy to deliver continuous improvements on Alliant Energy infrastructure and systems security posture.* Leads enterprise-level cybersecurity initiatives, including cloud security strategy, Zero Trust adoption, and modernization of security platforms to strengthen enterprise resilience.* Drives AI governance by ensuring security standards are integrated into emerging technologies and enterprise processes.* Serve as security design authority and collaborate with enterprise architecture to implement segmentation and monitoring strategies aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., Purdue model)* Oversees strategy and operational reliability of security monitoring and automation platforms and provide technical direction to project teams; mentor and develop security engineers to build organizational capability.* Establishes security architecture lifecycle processes, including threat modeling, design reviews, post-implementation validation, and integrate feedback loops from SOC and vulnerability management into continuous improvement.* Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.**Supervision*** Performs work under the general supervision of the Director - Cyber & Physical Security.* Supervises the work of professional employees engaged in cyber security services activities. May supervise the work of external contractors.**Education Requirements*** Master’s Degree Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, STEM or related field Preferred.**Certification Requirements*** CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GICSP, or equivalent Preferred**Required Experience*** 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, including security architecture, engineering, or security leadership roles.* 3 years of experience leading security architecture or engineering initiatives at an enterprise level.* Experience designing or governing enterprise cyber security architecture across cloud, IAM/PAM, network segmentation, and security monitoring platforms (SIEM/SOAR/TIP).**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture principles and major frameworks, including NIST CSF, Zero Trust, and cybersecurity standards for operational technology (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST 800-82).* Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements and compliance standards to security architecture decisions* Ability to translate security frameworks into actionable designs and lead enterprise-level initiatives that align with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.* Demonstrates ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and mentor security engineers to build organizational capability.* Ability to assess complex security challenges, apply threat modeling, and integrate continuous improvement into architecture decisions.* Ability to translate complex security concepts into business terms, influence senior leadership decisions, and drive adoption of modern security practices across IT and OT environments through strategic thinking and change leadership.* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.**Key Skills*** Cybersecurity Risk Management • Identity Access Management • Leadership • Security Architecture Design • Security GovernanceOur people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.**Pay Range:**$128,000 - $176,000This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.**It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.**Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be BoldAlliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [e-mail]’s an exciting time to join Alliant Energy! We focus on creating a culture of belonging. We want everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences and be themselves. This helps us all contribute to solving the energy challenges facing our region. It starts at an individual level, with every employee asking, “What makes me unique?” Leaders engage with their teams to ensure they have the tools to be successful in their careers. What you need to reach your goals may be different from what a co-worker needs. Everyone has a fair shot at success. A culture of belonging ensures that everyone contributes their unique perspective. This environment contributes to fresh thinking, innovative solutions and *Powering What’s Next* for our customers. We strive for employee engagement and connection. We want our employees to have the opportunity to bring their whole selves to work.