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Senior Cyber Security Networking Solutions Architect

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team in advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are affordable and accessible to all.

The Senior Cyber Security Networking Solutions Architect designs, develops, and implements advanced secure network architecture solutions to address complex business challenges, aligning with enterprise architecture standards and cybersecurity best practices. This position requires expertise in both networking and cybersecurity, with hands-on involvement in designing, building, and implementing secure solutions.

Key Job Information

Senior IT Solutions Architect 6070 Grade 8

Career Level: P4

Specialist Professional Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations May lead functional teams or projects

Key Responsibilities:

Secure Network Architecture Design and Implementation

• Develop and implement innovative, secure solutions for PGE's technical infrastructure, to support Cloud, WAN, LAN, Data Center, Internet and application services.

• Create detailed cyber component specifications and standards with a focus on repeatable practices to support Business objectives..

• Design large cyber solutions with built-in security measures, ensuring efficient resource utilization and integration.

Cybersecurity Leadership and Consultation

• Provide expert advice on security aspects of network systems

• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity strategies, policies, standards, and practices.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams, network operations, and project teams to implement secure technical solutions.

• Conduct security reviews of network activities, resources, and processes to improve overall security posture.

Emerging Cyber Security Technology Integration

• Monitor the market for emerging network security technologies and assess their potential value to PGE.

• Identify new hardware and software security technologies relevant to network infrastructure.

Risk Management and Security Assurance

• Evaluate and conduct security impact analysis on major design options, assessing and managing associated risks.

• Ensure network system designs balance functional requirements with robust security measures.

Security Consultancy and Stakeholder Management

• Understand client security requirements, collect data, and deliver analysis for network-related security issues.

• Educate stakeholder groups on security implications of proposed network solutions.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering management or equivalent work experience in related discipline.

Experience Typically eight or more years in related field.

Certifications, Licenses and Training TOGAF, ITIL, ARCHIMATE certification preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field

• Extensive experience in secure network architecture and design

• In-depth knowledge of network security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and encryption technologies

• Strong understanding of cloud security, data center security, and secure WAN/LAN architectures

• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP Security, CISM)

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

This role requires a highly skilled professional with specialized expertise in both networking and cybersecurity, capable of interpreting complex business issues and recommending secure best practices. The ideal candidate will work independently, providing guidance in the most complex situations, and may lead functional teams or security projects.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

Advanced knowledge of quality and conformance frameworks

Advanced knowledge of specification and design of information systems

Advanced knowledge of emerging technologies

Intermediate knowledge of the business areas and functions

Intermediate knowledge of IT/business strategies

General Competencies

Advanced customer focus skills

Advanced accuracy skills

Advanced risk management skills

Advanced oral and written communication skills

Advanced interpersonal skills

Advanced decision-making skills

Advanced organization and prioritization skills Advanced meeting facilitation skills

Advanced team-building skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level

Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule

Ability to work long hours Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.

• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.

• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats):

• Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)

• Confined spaces

• Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)

• Stairs (over 10 steps)

• Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):

• Office

• Plant

• Field

Compensation Range:

$96,300.00 - $189,875.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .

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PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com .

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