Solution Architect

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Solution Architect for a position with a Major Utility Company located in Columbus, OH. This is a 12 month contract opportunity.

This role reports to the Director, Enterprise Architecture and works closely with various technology teams to provide overall architectural leadership for Security. The Security Architect will be responsible for providing technology direction and building out the architecture vision, strategy, and capability roadmap for their area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Defines/executes the architecture vision, strategy, and capability roadmaps for areas including Identity Management, Threat and Vulnerability Management, and Asset Protection
• Creates and/or evolves the Security architecture function/program
• Identifies and analyzes the Security business drivers to develop Security architecture requirements
• Analyzes technology industry and market trends and determines potential impact upon security
• Develops the Security architecture governance structure based on business and IT strategies
• Implements Security architecture and ongoing refinement activities
• Develops and executes a communication plan for Security architecture standards
• Acts as a sounding board for IT and business leaders in the development of solutions for Security needs
• Builds and manages relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Partners with Operations teams on long-term solutions including Incident and Problem Management
• Partners with operations technology teams on strategies and approaches on securing control and SCADA networks
• Works collaboratively with IT operations team, service providers and local, state and federal agencies during incident response

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical (Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline) or related area of study or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Information Technology and/or experience in Security capabilities
• Competency in Security practices across Business, Application, Information and Technical Architecture
• Experience developing future state architectures and a practical roadmap to get there
• Leadership in the space of information/data management, master data management data warehousing and business intelligence
• Working knowledge of NIST, CIP, NERC, FERC and other energy industry security stands and best practices
• Security certifications strongly preferred
• Strong communication, influence and negotiation skills
• Ability to self-prioritize work effectively
• Open to extensive travel on short notice

Desired skills:

• Working knowledge of business process re-engineering
• Experience with legacy and new computing architectures
• Experience developing multi-year strategic IT plans
• Experience applying ITIL
• Experience managing an effective reuse program across the enterprise
• Experience with managing service providers

Pay range: up to $88.35 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.