Senior Cybersecurity Architect for Grid Modernization | Remote

Cybersecurity Jobs

United States

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a senior cybersecurity architect for a remote (hybrid) contract role supporting a major electric utility grid modernization assessment. The position focuses on building actionable architecture, clarifying risk across IT and OT, and translating modernization goals into a phased roadmap with executive-level briefings.

You will assess IT/OT security, review current architecture, define requirements for access control, network segmentation, secure remote access,

Qualifications

15+ years in cybersecurity for utility/OT domains.
10+ years with electric utilities or energy-sector programs.
Active CISSP and PMP certifications.
Experience with SCADA/AMI/DERMS and grid modernization.
Ability to translate risk into roadmaps and architectures.

Responsibilities

Assess risks across IT and OT including SCADA, AMI, telecoms, and billing.
Review current cybersecurity architecture and identify gaps in grid modernization.
Define architecture and requirements for access control, network segmentation, secure remote access, monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, data protection, resilience, and third-party risk.
Produce prioritized recommendations based on risk and operational impact.
Develop phased cybersecurity roadmap to support modernization program.
Prepare executive-level briefings and technical findings.
Support implementation planning translating requirements into initiatives.
Engage in stakeholder interviews and architecture reviews.