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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Security Architect - **Company:** Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. - **Location:** Carmel, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Cloud Platform System, Togaf, Information Technology, Devsecops - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=03b403e91e677d3a ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field (required). * 8+ years of information technology administration experience or equivalent combination of work and educational experiences. * 5+ years of security engineering, cloud, infrastructure or DevOps roles. * Relevant technical and/or architecture certifications are preferred (TOGAF, AWS, Azure, etc.). * Experience in creating secure reference architectures or design patterns. * Demonstrated experience governing AI-assisted security workflows with accountable human oversight and quality controls. * Experience presenting architecture risk and recommendations to senior leadership in business terms. * Proven record leading cross-functional security architecture initiatives that produce measurable risk reduction and delivery efficiency. * Understanding of NIST, ISO, or other security frameworks. * Proven knowledge of security (preferred - CISSP, CISA, SSCP, AWS/Azure security specialty, GCIH, other GIAC certifications, OSCP, CEH, etc.). Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge., Preferred * 5 year(s): Security engineering, cloud, infrastructure or DevOps roles., Preferred * Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field * Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field * Bachelors or better in Security or related field ## Description As MISO's Senior Security Architect, you will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of secure architectures across enterprise systems, applications, and cloud environments. This role provides expert guidance on current security challenges while anticipating future trends to proactively shape strong, resilient solutions. You'll think like an adversary, ensuring security strategies evolve with the changing threat landscape. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as you'll mentor team members and provide technical direction to delivery and solution design groups. The architect contributes to threat modeling, reference architectures, and repeatable security patterns that reduce risk and improve consistency. Additionally, you will serve as a strategic advisor for secure digital transformation, aligning AI adoption, enterprise architecture, engineering, and compliance to ensure sustainable, business-aligned security decisions., * Partnering with leaders and technical teams to design future-state architectures, reference models, and repeatable security patterns that align technology strategy, business needs, and security outcomes. * Performing risk assessments, supporting broader risk management activities, and developing effective mitigation plans. * Evaluating, selecting, and designing security tools, controls, and services while guiding teams in adopting DevSecOps and secure AI practices. * Participating in security assessments (including pen tests, vulnerability reviews, audits, and simulations) and strengthening incident response and recovery processes. * Staying current on emerging security threats, analyzing risks, and ensuring systems and applications are resilient against evolving threats. * Engaging with vendors to ensure alignment with MISO security standards and defining guardrails for human-versus-automation decision-making in security workflows. * Delivering clear, executive-ready risk narratives that translate architecture trade-offs into business impact, resilience, and regulatory implications. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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