Entergy Corporation

Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Entergy Corporation$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in technology design or architecture, with at least 5 years focused on AI/automation technologies.
  • Relevant experience in regulated industries such as utilities, finance, or healthcare.
  • Proven ability to mentor teams and influence technical direction.
  • Experience collaborating with outsourced teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the AI security architecture roadmap aligned with enterprise risk and objectives.
  • Design AI-augmented capabilities for detection, response, and vulnerability management.
  • Establish architecture standards for AI tool integration within cybersecurity domains.
  • Evaluate emerging AI/ML technologies and implement pilot programs.
  • Translate threat intelligence into architectural decisions that enhance security.
  • Act as the AI security subject matter expert for both offensive and defensive applications.
  • Advise senior leadership on cybersecurity and AI security capabilities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility balancing remote and on-site presence.
  • Professional development opportunities to mentor and influence colleagues.
  • Cutting-edge technology environment focused on AI and cybersecurity innovations.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

***This position is based out of The Woodlands, TX, New Orleans, LA, Little Rock, AR, West, or Jackson, MS. Those outside of these areas would be required to relocate. Relocation assistance and sponsorship is not available for this posting.***

Senior Cybersecurity AI Architect

Description

The Senior Cybersecurity AI Architect is responsible for designing secure, scalable, and compliant AI cybersecurity solutions across IT and OT environments while pioneering the integration of AI-driven defense capabilities. This architect translates emerging AI technologies into practical enterprise solutions, defines long-term security roadmaps, and acts as a trusted partner to business units, engineering teams, and executive leadership.

The role ensures architectural consistency, leads threat modeling efforts, evaluates emerging technologies, and advocates for a strong security posture throughout the organization. It also includes mentoring and influencing technical peers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

AI-Enhanced Security Responsibilities
  • Define and own the AI security architecture roadmap to support enterprise risk and business objectives.
  • Design AI-augmented capabilities for detection, autonomous response, SOC workflows, and vulnerability management.
  • Establish architecture standards, patterns, and guardrails for AI tool integration across cybersecurity domains.
  • Evaluate and pilot emerging AI/ML, agentic AI, and autonomous security technologies.
  • Translate adversarial AI and threat intelligence into architectural decisions.
  • Serve as AI security subject matter expert for both offensive and defensive applications.


Leadership, Collaboration & Customer Engagement
  • Act as a technical advisor to senior and executive leadership regarding cybersecurity and AI security capabilities.
  • Mentor security engineers and guide cross-functional teams through complex AI initiatives.
  • Partner with Cybersecurity Architecture, engineering, operations, internal audit, compliance, CSO, regulators, and business units.
  • Understand business unit needs and align solutions to business outcomes using strong financial and technical acumen.


Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Monitor AI cybersecurity and technology trends and recommend corresponding updates to enterprise AI security posture.
  • Identify problems, risks, and opportunities proactively, focusing on forward-looking solutions.
  • Develop and maintain multi-year capability and AI technology roadmaps with advanced and emerging solutions.


Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent work experience.


Experience
  • 5+ years in technology design or architecture, including 5+ years in AI/automation technologies.
  • Experience with AI/ML in security contexts, including agentic AI and autonomous tooling.
  • Experience in regulated industries such as utilities, finance, or healthcare.
  • Extensive experience mentoring teams and influencing technical direction.
  • Experience working with outsourced teams.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong knowledge across multiple cybersecurity domains: cloud security, identity, network security, detection/response, vulnerability management, OT security.
  • Expertise in AI/ML security, adversarial ML, AI governance frameworks, and AI-native tooling.
  • Familiarity with enterprise IT/OT environments, smart grid technologies, and energy-sector regulations.
  • Strong communication and writing ability with demonstrated executive-level influence.
  • Ability to design reference architectures and API-based services layers.
  • Knowledge of NIST, FISMA, ISO27001, OWASP, and other security frameworks.


Certifications (Preferred)
  • CISSP, CISM, CISA, OSCP, and relevant cloud or vendor-specific certifications.


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Primary Location: Arkansas-Little Rock Louisiana : New Orleans || Arkansas : Little Rock || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123834
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

About Entergy Corporation

Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power.

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Size
1,357 employees
Market Cap
$23.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1913
5 Year Trend
+1.6%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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