Senior Security Engineer - Identity

About the Role

The Senior Security Engineer creates, coordinates, implements, and executes cybersecurity solutions while providing security governance and oversight in line with Xcel Energy’s IT Security & Risk Management Program. This role works closely with business partners, internal technology teams, and external vendors to detect trends, oversee projects, and ensure effective security controls. The engineer also ensures compliance with regulatory requirements such as FERC, NERC, and DHS frameworks. Key responsibilities include designing and managing security architecture for system reliability and accessibility, driving security best practices, and acting as an internal consultant to educate stakeholders on strategic security choices. The role involves researching emerging technologies, evaluating new tools, and partnering with Enterprise Architecture and third‑party service providers to integrate security functionalities. Additionally, the engineer collaborates with cross‑functional teams to align solutions with organizational objectives. • Design, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions aligned with Xcel Energy’s security strategy. • Provide technical leadership, governance, and oversight for security architecture across projects and system changes. • Conduct security research, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide strategic direction. • Collaborate with enterprise architecture, third‑party vendors, and business units to integrate security controls. • Act as an internal consultant and educator on security best practices and regulatory compliance (FERC, NERC, DHS).

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cybersecurity design
• ▸security architecture
• ▸technical leadership
• ▸emerging tech
• ▸vendor integration
• ▸compliance guidance

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, and have at least eight years of IT experience, including five years in cyber security engineering. Required skills include strong communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and risk analysis abilities, as well as deep knowledge of operating systems, networks, and security infrastructures. Preferred expertise covers privileged access management, identity governance, PKI, MFA, access certification, and familiarity with AD, Azure/Entra, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and integration with platforms such as ServiceNow, Workday, Oracle, AWS, and Azure. • Bachelor’s degree in CS, engineering, business or equivalent; 8+ years IT experience, 5+ years in cyber security engineering. • Strong communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and risk analysis skills. • Deep expertise in operating systems, networks, and security tools; subject‑matter expertise in PAM, identity governance, PKI, MFA, and access certification. • Experience with AD, Azure/Entra, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OIDC and integration with ServiceNow, Workday, Oracle, AWS, Azure. • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, Go, or Python) and ability to manage consulting resources.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸8+ years
• ▸pam
• ▸azure/entra
• ▸python
• ▸leadership

Benefits

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? A position at Xcel Energy offers a challenging workplace with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. The anticipated base salary for this role ranges from $112,200 to $159,400 per year, complemented by an annual incentive program and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness reimbursements. Additional benefits comprise transportation and volunteer paid time off, employee assistance programs, and various flexible spending accounts. Xcel Energy reserves the right to modify benefit plans at any time. • Base salary $112,200–$159,400 annually with annual incentive program. • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA/FSA options, and retirement plans (401(k), pension). • Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, fitness and transportation reimbursements, and volunteer PTO. • Employee assistance program and career development resources.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time