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Neptune Technology Group Inc. is a technology company serving water utilities across North America.  Since 1892, we have continually focused on the evolving needs of water utilities – revenue optimization, operational efficiencies, and improved customer service.  With our portfolio of smart water meters, data collection systems and software, we make data actionable for our customers – so they can remain focused on the business of water. For additional information, please visit the company website at www.neptunetg.com.

Sr. Security Architect Manager

Position Summary

As Sr. Security Architect Manager, you will own Neptune’s security architecture function across Enterprise, Cloud, and Product Security. You will define architecture strategy, standards, and reference architectures; lead a team of security architecture resources; and serve as the principal architecture partner to IT, Engineering, Cloud, and Product Development. You will drive security-by-design principles, ensure compliance alignment, and provide senior technical guidance during incidents and governance reviews.

Responsibilities:

Architecture Strategy & Leadership

• Own security architecture strategy across Enterprise, Cloud, and Product Security, aligned to business objectives and risk posture
• Define and maintain architecture standards, reference architectures, and reusable control patterns
• Lead architecture reviews for new initiatives, system changes, and product programs
• Manage and provide technical direction to a team of security architecture resources
• Govern architecture documentation, decision records, and compliance evidence artifacts

Cloud Security Architecture & Engineering

• Own cloud security architecture, landing zones, guardrails, and controls across AWS and Azure
• Oversee cloud security engineering, posture assessments, IaC security, and CI/CD pipeline hardening
• Enforce security-by-design and least-privilege across cloud networking, identity, and workloads
• Design and oversee security controls for AI/ML services (e.g., AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, SageMaker)
• Govern enterprise AI tool consumption to prevent sensitive data from reaching third-party LLM APIs or AI-enabled SaaS platforms

Security Posture, Detection & Monitoring

• Assess and improve cloud security posture using telemetry, CSPM, and logging platforms
• Identify misconfigurations, control gaps, and emerging risks across cloud environments
• Partner with Security Operations to improve visibility and response for cloud-related risks
• Critically assess AI-driven security tooling (CSPM, SIEM) to ensure detection quality

Product Security Architecture

• Own architecture oversight across Neptune’s AMI product security program — meter endpoints, RF/cellular, cloud pipelines, and SaaS
• Direct product security architecture resources in threat modeling, design reviews, firmware assessments, and compliance translation
• Ensure product security aligns with IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NIST SP 800-218 (SSDF), and SOC 2
• Serve as security architecture liaison between Cybersecurity and product development teams

Incident Response & Readiness

• Provide technical guidance during cloud and product security incidents — investigation, containment, and remediation
• Drive root cause analysis and architectural improvements following incidents
• Participate in tabletop exercises and threat modeling activities

Governance, Compliance & Collaboration

• Ensure environments align with internal standards and frameworks (CIS, NIST, IEC 62443, SOC 2, Roper Cyber Controls)
• Support audit and compliance efforts with architecture artifacts and technical evidence
• Research emerging threats and technologies to proactively strengthen defenses
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate security engineering, threat modeling, and compliance automation

Relevant Platforms (experience with several expected):

• Cloud: AWS, Azure
• Cloud Security & Posture: AWS Security Hub, AWS Config, Azure Policy, CSPM tools
• Identity & Access: Microsoft AD / Entra ID, IAM, PAM
• Detection & Monitoring: SIEM platforms, cloud logging and telemetry
• Product / IoT: Embedded firmware toolchains, SAST/DAST/SCA, IEC 62443 frameworks
• DevSecOps & Automation: IaC, CI/CD pipelines, scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years in information security; 4+ years in cloud security architecture, product/IoT security, or enterprise security architecture
• 2+ years leading or directing security architecture resources or teams
• Hands-on experience securing AWS and/or Azure environments
• Familiarity with NIST, CIS Benchmarks, zero trust principles, and cloud shared responsibility models
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CSSLP, or GICSP
• Experience translating SOC 2 or regulatory requirements into technical cloud and product controls
• Product or IoT security experience (embedded firmware, RF/cellular, SaaS application security)
• DevSecOps, automation, and continuous compliance monitoring experience
• Familiarity with AI threat vectors (prompt injection, model inversion, training data poisoning) and AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs)
• Demonstrated use of AI-assisted tools to improve security workflows

Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Location: Duluth, GA, Tallassee, AL

Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA M/F/Vet Disability

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