Security Architect

Description

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, Power Shell, 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 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.
• Assist 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, Power Shell, or Bash.

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $103,000 - $128,000 USD annually. 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.

• Bachelors of Information Technology (preferred)
• Bachelors of Computer Science (preferred)
• Bachelors of Security (preferred)

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