Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity Architecture

Plains All American Pipeline; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity Architecture to lead our cyber strategy, safeguarding critical assets across on‑prem and cloud environments. You will define a defensible IT/OT architecture and drive risk-based investments.

The role requires 10+ years in IT/OT security architecture, strong knowledge of NIST/ISO/FERC/TOGAF, and credentials like TOGAF ISSAP GIAC GRID.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT/OT cybersecurity architecture experience in large or complex organizations.
• Expert with NIST, ISO, FERC, IEC, TOGAF frameworks and risk management.
• Cloud and on-prem security knowledge; SSO, SAML, MFA proficiency.
• Clearance or secure environment experience preferred.
• Strong communication to technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT/OT cybersecurity architecture defensible against threats.
• Lead risk assessments for security tools, systems, and controls.
• Guide cyber security risk management and vulnerability categorization by verticals.
• Translate regulations (NERC, FERC, etc.) into actionable security activities.
• Collaborate with Solution Architect teams to align security with business strategy.
• Evaluate ROI of security investments through a risk-based lens.
• Prioritize cybersecurity projects by risk, impact, and resources.
• Demonstrate hardening of architectures and threat awareness; support M&A integrations.

Skills

Security architecture

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Cloud security

Communication

Leadership

Vendor risk assessment

M&A integration

Framworks knowledge

Education

TOGAF certified

ISSAP

GDSA

GIAC GRID

SAFe Architect

Job description

Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity Architecture### Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity ArchitectureApply: Houston, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R0015211Job Type:RegularPlains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.We’re on the lookout for passionate self‐starters who thrive in fast‐moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.The **Solution Architect, Cyber Security** leads our cybersecurity strategy and ensures the protection of our digital assets and brand. This senior-level role focuses on building a robust cybersecurity framework using a risk-based approach. The role will guide decisions on investments, technology implementation, and prioritize security efforts to safeguard the company’s operations, while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. **Job Responsibilities*** Develop and implement a comprehensive IT/OT cybersecurity architecture that is defensible to protect critical on premise or cloud-based infrastructure and data.* Lead the evaluation and selection of security tools, systems, controls, and practices based on risk assessments.* Lead Technical Risk Assessments and Vendor Risk Assessment in providing qualitative and quantitative analysis.* Provide expert guidance on cyber security risk management, categorizing areas of vulnerabilities into programmatic delivery verticals.* Interpret and stay up-to-date on regulations impacting the midstream energy sector (e.g., FERC, NERC-CIP) and translate these into actionable activities to ensure compliance and security.* Collaborate with other Solution Architect functions to ensure cybersecurity designs are pragmatic, efficient, and aligned with the company's overall business core strategy.* Drive strategic investments in security technologies and initiatives by evaluating the return on security investment through a risk-focused lens.* Prioritize cybersecurity projects and initiatives based on risk levels, impact, and resources available.* Expert understanding of architectural technology hardening and emerging threats.* Proven experience in M&A and architectural integration(s). **Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required*** + 10 years proven experience in IT/OT cybersecurity architecture, risk management, and defense architecture strategy development within large or complex organization(s).* Expert understanding of cybersecurity and architecture frameworks (NIST, ISO, FERC, IEC, TOGAF, etc.), risk management methodologies, including regulatory requirements in the midstream energy sector.* Relevant industry certifications such as TOGAF, ISSAP, GDSA, GIAC GRID, and SAFe Architect are preferred Credentials.* Deep knowledge of cloud security products as part of a cloud strategy.* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and business stakeholders.* Expert knowledge of on-prem and cloud Directory Services, SSO, SAML, and MFA.* Ability to effectively collaborate across teams and ensure cybersecurity initiatives align with overall business and technology goals.* Perform security architecture design stage gate reviews and document the architectural topology for risk evaluation.* Strong ability to navigate complexity under adverse situations and promote a unified approach to defensible architecture that meets business requirements.* Government intelligence clearance or previous experience working in a secure, classified environment(s).* undefined **Requirements:*** Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks* Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.* This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment