Florida Power & Light
Director, Cybersecurity Architecture, Engineering and Operational Technology
Florida Power & Light, Juno Beach, Florida, United States
Overview
Director, Cybersecurity Architecture, Engineering and Operational Technology role at Florida Power & Light. Requisition ID: 90843. Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With a fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleet and industry-leading reliability, the organization is advancing energy leadership. NextEra Energy is seeking a visionary leader to shape and strengthen cybersecurity architecture across IT and OT environments. The Director of Cybersecurity Architecture, Engineering and Operational Technology will define strategic direction, design secure frameworks, and lead engineering and architecture teams to protect critical energy infrastructure and enterprise technologies from evolving threats. Key Responsibilities
Define and execute the cybersecurity architecture strategy for both IT and OT environments, aligning security initiatives with business objectives and risk tolerance. Lead the strategic development of cybersecurity for artificial intelligence adoption across the enterprise. Lead the strategic consolidation of cybersecurity platforms to deliver capabilities in a standardized security stack, and rationalize applications to the least cost and most efficient model. Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure network and system architectures for IT, OT operations generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy control systems (SCADA, DCS, EMS). Develop and enforce security-by-design principles in collaboration with engineering, operations, and IT teams to ensure resilience of custom-built platforms, control networks, and enterprise services. Lead teams to architect and deploy cybersecurity tools tailored to OT environments, including Industrial IDS/IPS, firewalls, data diodes, and secure remote access solutions. Establish network segmentation models (e.g., Purdue Model, zero trust) to isolate OT assets, reduce lateral movement, and secure communications between IT and OT zones. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (NIST CSF, NERC CIP, IEC 62443, and other federal/state requirements). Partner with GRC teams to support audits and assessments. Collaborate with Security Operations to integrate threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response outputs in design patterns and engineering plans across IT and OT domains. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of cybersecurity architects and engineers focused on IT and OT security, including an AI-enabled cybersecurity program. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on cybersecurity architecture matters, presenting roadmaps, risk analyses, and investment recommendations. Manage vendor and partner relationships to evaluate emerging technologies and integrate best-in-class solutions into NextEra’s environment. Collaborate with investment portfolio companies. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Electrical/Control Systems Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity architecture and engineering leadership experience, including at least 5 years in OT/ICS/SCADA security. Demonstrated expertise designing and implementing secure architectures for industrial control systems, including familiarity with DNP3, Modbus, OPC, and other ICS protocols. Strong knowledge of NERC CIP standards, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, IEC 62443 series, and federal energy regulations. Hands-on experience with network segmentation, zero trust networking, zone enforcement, and secure remote access technologies in an industrial environment. Proven ability to drive security-by-design in DevSecOps pipelines, integrating secure coding practices and automated testing for IT and OT applications. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with a track record of aligning technical initiatives to business objectives. Demonstrated execution of budget, project planning, and labor allocation. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, CISA. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid IT/OT deployments. Experience with advanced threat detection platforms, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and industrial anomaly detection. Prior experience in the energy or utility sector, with an understanding of generation, transmission, and distribution operations. Job Overview
This position establishes strategy, develops business plans, and oversees the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions to meet business needs. Leaders provide leadership and oversight to manage performance and results in IT disciplines, and are accountable for the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of IT systems and supported business processes. Job Duties & Responsibilities
Provide leadership, influence, vision, roadmap, and direction to contribute to achieving the company goals. Work with IT leaders to develop overall IT strategy aligned with business strategy. Oversee the value stream by focusing on cost and risks of the technology portfolio to meet business needs. Support and foster innovative technologies to deliver new ideas that enable business transformation. Ensure high levels of ongoing system and application performance in production environments. Oversee the development of processes and tools to automate code releases from development to operations (DevOps). Establish and drive technology roadmaps that align with current and future business needs. Manage third-party technical and outsourcing relationships to deliver project and operational support objectives. Ensure technology processes are conducted in line with applicable standards and company policies. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
High School Grad / GED Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience Experience: 10+ years Supervisor/Management Experience: 5+ years Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits. Click here to learn more. Employee Group: Exempt | Employee Type: Full Time | Job Category: Information Technology | Organization: Florida Power & Light Company | Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodation in application and selection is provided where applicable. To request an accommodation, email recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com or call 1-844-694-4748. NextEra Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies. See policy for more information. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Director, Cybersecurity Architecture, Engineering and Operational Technology role at Florida Power & Light. Requisition ID: 90843. Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With a fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleet and industry-leading reliability, the organization is advancing energy leadership. NextEra Energy is seeking a visionary leader to shape and strengthen cybersecurity architecture across IT and OT environments. The Director of Cybersecurity Architecture, Engineering and Operational Technology will define strategic direction, design secure frameworks, and lead engineering and architecture teams to protect critical energy infrastructure and enterprise technologies from evolving threats. Key Responsibilities
Define and execute the cybersecurity architecture strategy for both IT and OT environments, aligning security initiatives with business objectives and risk tolerance. Lead the strategic development of cybersecurity for artificial intelligence adoption across the enterprise. Lead the strategic consolidation of cybersecurity platforms to deliver capabilities in a standardized security stack, and rationalize applications to the least cost and most efficient model. Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure network and system architectures for IT, OT operations generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy control systems (SCADA, DCS, EMS). Develop and enforce security-by-design principles in collaboration with engineering, operations, and IT teams to ensure resilience of custom-built platforms, control networks, and enterprise services. Lead teams to architect and deploy cybersecurity tools tailored to OT environments, including Industrial IDS/IPS, firewalls, data diodes, and secure remote access solutions. Establish network segmentation models (e.g., Purdue Model, zero trust) to isolate OT assets, reduce lateral movement, and secure communications between IT and OT zones. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (NIST CSF, NERC CIP, IEC 62443, and other federal/state requirements). Partner with GRC teams to support audits and assessments. Collaborate with Security Operations to integrate threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response outputs in design patterns and engineering plans across IT and OT domains. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of cybersecurity architects and engineers focused on IT and OT security, including an AI-enabled cybersecurity program. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on cybersecurity architecture matters, presenting roadmaps, risk analyses, and investment recommendations. Manage vendor and partner relationships to evaluate emerging technologies and integrate best-in-class solutions into NextEra’s environment. Collaborate with investment portfolio companies. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Electrical/Control Systems Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity architecture and engineering leadership experience, including at least 5 years in OT/ICS/SCADA security. Demonstrated expertise designing and implementing secure architectures for industrial control systems, including familiarity with DNP3, Modbus, OPC, and other ICS protocols. Strong knowledge of NERC CIP standards, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, IEC 62443 series, and federal energy regulations. Hands-on experience with network segmentation, zero trust networking, zone enforcement, and secure remote access technologies in an industrial environment. Proven ability to drive security-by-design in DevSecOps pipelines, integrating secure coding practices and automated testing for IT and OT applications. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with a track record of aligning technical initiatives to business objectives. Demonstrated execution of budget, project planning, and labor allocation. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, CISA. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid IT/OT deployments. Experience with advanced threat detection platforms, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and industrial anomaly detection. Prior experience in the energy or utility sector, with an understanding of generation, transmission, and distribution operations. Job Overview
This position establishes strategy, develops business plans, and oversees the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions to meet business needs. Leaders provide leadership and oversight to manage performance and results in IT disciplines, and are accountable for the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of IT systems and supported business processes. Job Duties & Responsibilities
Provide leadership, influence, vision, roadmap, and direction to contribute to achieving the company goals. Work with IT leaders to develop overall IT strategy aligned with business strategy. Oversee the value stream by focusing on cost and risks of the technology portfolio to meet business needs. Support and foster innovative technologies to deliver new ideas that enable business transformation. Ensure high levels of ongoing system and application performance in production environments. Oversee the development of processes and tools to automate code releases from development to operations (DevOps). Establish and drive technology roadmaps that align with current and future business needs. Manage third-party technical and outsourcing relationships to deliver project and operational support objectives. Ensure technology processes are conducted in line with applicable standards and company policies. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
High School Grad / GED Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience Experience: 10+ years Supervisor/Management Experience: 5+ years Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits. Click here to learn more. Employee Group: Exempt | Employee Type: Full Time | Job Category: Information Technology | Organization: Florida Power & Light Company | Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodation in application and selection is provided where applicable. To request an accommodation, email recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com or call 1-844-694-4748. NextEra Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies. See policy for more information. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries: Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Florida Power & Light by 2x. Get notified about new Director of Cyber Security jobs in Juno Beach, FL. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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