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Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, California, Oakland
Jul 15, 2026
Senior Cybersecurity Architect 17 Months Oakland, CA 94612 (Hybrid Onsite requiring candidate to be onsite as needed) Two Positions: 1st - Senior Cybersecurity Architect - AI/ML 2nd - Senior Cybersecurity Architect - Operational Technologies Education Minimum: B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent experience Education Desired: Master's degree in computer science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience. Experience Minimum: 8 years of combined IT, critical infrastructure, intelligence, and/or cyber/information security work experience. Experience Desired: Utility industry experience. Experience in Information Technology security, multi-platform, or related. Experience in operational technology security. License/Certification Minimum: CompTIA Security +, SANS, Cisco, GIAC, Microsoft Security, or equivalent certificates License/Certification Desired: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent Job Responsibilities: Liaison between the company's Cybersecurity Department and regulatory agencies. Participate/lead steering committees for key security committees. Lead large enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs/initiatives. Provide strategic guidance/direction for development of the operating plan and budget. Lead large enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy roadmaps. Oversee detailed living risk portfolio describing the overall aggregated risk posture of each business unit. Evaluate AI/ML models for algorithmic bias, data leakage, adversarial attacks (e.g., prompt injection), and structural integrity before and after deployment. Ensure AI tools adhere to emerging global governance frameworks, such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. Collaborate with legal teams to establish usage policies and create "harm taxonomies" that predict and prevent potential misuse of frontier AI models. Conduct consequence-based risk assessments on Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA systems, and PLCs to uncover vulnerabilities. Develop and implement OT-specific security policies aligned with standards like NIST 800-82. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Desired): Effective communication to peers and clients. Able to balance business priorities and maintain/stay customer focused. Multi-platform knowledge (UNIX/LINUX, Windows Servers/Desktops, Cisco hardware, etc.). Ability to influence and lead behavior change. Strong analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Solid understanding and knowledge of the companies critical business processes, application, system, and network security, ODN and UDN. Master knowledge of cyber/information security management policies, procedures, regulations and governance processes, information systems/network security, system security analysis, information assurance compliance. Master knowledge of risk management techniques, technological trends and developments in cyber/information security, systems/software development, engineering, integration, testing and evaluation, and operating systems. Master knowledge of applicable and accepted security standards and framework (NIST, ISO, etc.), and regulatory and compliance requirements such as SOX, NERC CIP, CCPA, HIPPA, NRC, etc. Master knowledge of performing Cybersecurity and compliance assessments.