Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural gas. At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees work around the clock to provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us! Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
The Sr. Network Security Solution Architect researches, designs, advocates and implements senior level best practices, across network security related platforms and architectures to ensure our company and our customers security requirements are met.
The Sr. Network Security Solution Architect manages the evaluation and selection of security applications and systems. Makes recommendations and assists in the implementation of changes to process and procedures to make them more effective and align with best practices. Leads the planning and implementation of security platforms for IT projects.
Responsibilities:
- Works with multidisciplinary IT project teams to deliver the appropriate network security solutions based on the needs of a project and the customer
- Works on department funded projects to keep the network security Infrastructure current and ensures best practices and policies are being followed
- Works with Operations teams to provide guidance on technical network security solutions to complex problems and provides technical mentoring to Operations team members
- Develops and maintains 5 year roadmaps for network security domains and is responsible for collaborating with Enterprise Architects and Information Security teams
- Assists with budgeting tasks associated with network security domains and is responsible for forecasting budget and by finding cost reductions
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 10+ yrs of experience
Individual possesses the skills to design Information Security Solutions and oversee the work of junior employees and contractors. Individual works well in a team environment consisting of a variety of employees, contractors from engineering, operations and IT Policy areas and vendors. Individual should exemplify safe work practices and be familiar in practicing the company's ethics and compliance standards. Individual must provide Information Security designs that take into account growth, risk, compliance, cost, and uptime requirements. Individual works with others within and outside the department to come up with optimal designs for the Company. Individual works to update and document existing department standards and develop new ones as necessary. Utilize effective oral and written communication skills to communicate technical expertise to internal and external teams. Attend team meetings and project meetings.
Hours and Travel
This position requires the individual to work a minimum of 40 hours per week (45-55 typical) with 5% of time spent away from the primary office location. Travel is occasionally required to the Company's Data Centers (.5 to 1 hours). Overnight trips are necessary approximately 1-2 times per year. Individual needs to be able to work occasional (2-5 times per year) long days or late evening/early morning hours in support of maintenance activities. Individual needs to be willing to work additional hours as necessary to meet deadlines.
Position will be filled at the appropriate salary grade based upon the skills, knowledge, and experience of the selected candidate.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
