Principal Infrastructure Architect Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States Job ID: 6089132 Date Posted:Jul 14, 2025 **POSTING DEADLINE** This position is posted until filled. **DEPARTMENT** Department: Infrastructure Admin **JOB DESCRIPTION** **Principal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Analyst** Salary Grade: G04 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $104,766 - $141,434 - $178,102 Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required. SUMMARY: Leads key infrastructure efforts to help define and implement solutions quickly, efficiently, and cost effectively in order to enable the business to gain the maximum benefit from technology and quickly realize a return on investment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides technical expertise and analysis for all areas of security technology Provides technical expertise regarding standardization and architectural oversight for all infrastructure components Leads and produces security architecture artifacts (policies, standards, procedures, etc.) used to leverage security capabilities Develops and maintains detailed IT security architecture and engineering specifications, designs, and documentation Creates detailed plans for and evaluates the success of integration of new systems architecture into existing architecture Keeps abreast on emerging security threats, industry trends, technologies, products, and services and makes recommendations to various teams on their use Leads and participates in technology remediation initiatives for non-compliant areas of lifecycle management Represents the Cybersecurity & Digital Risk organization on the Enterprise Architecture Standards Board (EASB) Participates in cybersecurity strategy sessions with organizational and cross-functional leaders Leads, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the infrastructure cybersecurity workstreams of the organization Leads technology process reviews with a focus on security by performing gap analysis COMPETENCIES: Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality Excellent communication skills Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, combined with the ability to build relationships with business partners Highly motivated and proactive Ability to quickly grasp highly technical concepts Competent in preparing proposals, presentations, and in direct interaction with senior-level management High degree of flexibility and creativity QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, CS or other IT related major 10 or more years of experience in IT security, privacy and risk management domains Information Security Certifications (CISSP, etc.) or other related security certifications OR 8+ years of relevant experience, with an M.S. in a related field COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations Ability to write complex reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY: Strong analytical skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Some travel is required. **SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT** Safety Statement: Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.