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Cybersecurity Technology Architect
Application Development & Engineering
Oakland, California, 94612
Contract
Ref.: 142288
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Cybersecurity Technology Architect to join their team! This position is located in Oakland, California.
Core Responsibilities
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
Marketing Disclosure
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy
Our client is seeking a Cybersecurity Technology Architect to join their team! This position is located in Oakland, California.
Core 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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT, critical infrastructure, intelligence, or related disciplines
- Experience leading enterprise cybersecurity programs and strategic initiatives
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance
- Experience with Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, or PLC security
- Experience implementing security frameworks such as NIST and ISO standards
- Strong understanding of AI security, AI governance, or machine learning risk management
- Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- One or more industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC, Cisco Security, Microsoft Security, or equivalent
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Utility, energy, or critical infrastructure industry experience
- Experience with NERC CIP compliance and OT security programs
- Knowledge of AI governance frameworks including the NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- Experience with enterprise risk management and executive reporting
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA
- Strategic Leadership
- Risk Management
- Cybersecurity Governance
- AI Security & Governance
- Operational Technology (OT) Security
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Location: Oakland, CA
- Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $78.00 and 88.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
- Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
- 401K offered
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
Marketing Disclosure
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy
