Security Architect I

As MISO’s Security Architect I , you will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure architectures across enterprise systems, applications, and cloud platforms. This role places a strong emphasis on automation, scripting, configuration hardening, and embedding secure-by-design principles across technology teams. You’ll contribute to threat modeling, reference architectures, and the development of repeatable security patterns that improve consistency and reduce risk., + Build and maintain security automation workflows using scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).

• Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines, IaC templates, and cloud provisioning processes.

• Automate compliance scanning, vulnerability identification, configuration validation, and enforcement of baselines.

• Develop repeatable automation used to embed secure-by-design practices into engineering and operations.

• Develop and integrate security tooling via APIs to improve automation and operational efficiency

• Apply and enforce hardening standards including DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and internal security baselines.

• Develop automated methods to detect, validate, and remediate deviations from required configurations.

• Document security requirements and validate design adherence.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure hardened images, templates, and system builds remain compliant.

• Assists various IT departments with design, implementation and troubleshooting of security technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, with strong understanding of authentication, networking, encryption, and core security principles.

• Experience implementing configuration hardening using DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, or similar standards.

• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge., Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Information Technology

• Bachelors or better in Computer Science

• Bachelors or better in Security

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $103,000 - $128,000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

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