Technical Compliance Architect - ( 13729 )

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. The Technical Compliance Architect serves as a dedicated technical compliance advisor for technology projects affecting JEA’s regulated environments. Working as an individual contributor, this position partners with project managers, system architects, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, vendors, and business stakeholders to identify and address applicable regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle-from initial planning and design review through commissioning and project closeout. Acting in an advisory and governance capacity, the Technical Compliance Architect reviews solution architectures, technical designs, security configurations, implementation plans, commissioning documents, and supporting evidence to evaluate alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and JEA standards. The position communicates identified compliance risks and practical recommendations while maintaining clear ownership of system design and implementation with the responsible technology organization. Provides independent technical compliance oversight, support compliance-by-design, and help project teams satisfy applicable requirements before systems or changes are commissioned into regulated environments. Establish credible, trusted working relationships with project managers, system architects, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, Operations, Compliance, and other stakeholders. Ensure project teams engage CIP Compliance early enough for regulatory requirements to influence planning, technical design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning activities. Identify applicable

NERC CIP

requirements, internal standards, and compliance risks early in the project lifecycle and communicate them in clear, practical terms. Provide timely, technically sound, and risk-based compliance guidance without assuming ownership of system design, implementation, or operations. Ensure applicable compliance requirements are incorporated into project plans, technical documentation, testing activities, and commissioning criteria before deployment into regulated environments. Identify compliance gaps, documentation deficiencies, and control weaknesses before production deployment or project closure, allowing the responsible project or technology team to address them. Validate that required compliance documentation and evidence are complete, accurate, traceable, and audit-ready before project turnover. Support secure IT and OT modernization while protecting the reliability, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance of BES Cyber Systems and associated assets. Use recurring project issues and lessons learned to improve compliance review methods, commissioning checklists, technical standards, project governance, and compliance awareness among JEA architects and technical teams. Maintain and progressively expand technical and regulatory knowledge across relevant technologies, NERC CIP requirements, emerging risks, and industry practices Stay abreast of and complies with local, state, and federal legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation. Provide leadership and example in meeting JEA’s safety and wellness goals. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education :

A bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related technical field

AND Experience :

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience supporting technology implementations, major upgrades, system replacements, infrastructure modernization, or other complex technical projects in one or more of the following areas: Network engineering or network security Cybersecurity or security engineering Windows, Linux, or enterprise systems administration Infrastructure or virtualization engineering Cloud technologies Operational Technology, Industrial Control Systems, or SCADA Technology risk, technical compliance, or control assessment Must have experience participating in one or more of the following activities: Technical or engineering design reviews Cybersecurity assessments Architecture reviews System testing or commissioning Control validation Technical documentation or evidence review Must have experience working with cross-functional technical and business stakeholders and communicating technical risks, requirements, findings, or recommendations. Experience within an electric utility, critical infrastructure organization, or other regulated technology environment is preferred.

License/Certifications/Registrations :

Relevant technical, cybersecurity, compliance, or architecture certifications are preferred, including but not limited to:

CISSP GICSP GIAC

Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)

CISA CRISC

Security+ Cisco certifications Microsoft or Azure certifications AWS certifications VMware certifications Red Hat or Linux certifications

TOGAF SABSA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting Up to 8 hours per day Lifting Up to 2 hours per day Walking Up to 5 hours per day Up to 50 max. pounds

• Standing Up to 3 hours per day Pushing Up to 1 hour per day Bending Up to 3 hours per day Up to 50 max. pounds
• Squatting Up to 2 hours per day Pulling Up to 1 hour per day Stooping Up to 2 hours per day Up to 50 max. pounds
• Reaching Up to 2 hours per day Climbing Up to 1 hour per day Balancing Up to 1 hour per day Stairs Up to 1 hour per day Twisting Up to 1 hour per day Ladder Up to 1 hour per day Crawling Up to 1 hour per day Step stool Up to 1 hour per day Kneeling Up to 1 hour per day Excessive heat Up to 5 hours per day Typing Up to 5 hours per day Excessive cold Up to 1 hour per day Data Entry Up to 5 hours per day Dust Up to 1 hour per day Humidity Up to 5 hours per day Loud Noise Up to 1 hour per day Hands in Water Will not generally apply Unusual hearing or vision demands: None Other physical demands or notes: •JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull, or push a load in excess of 50lbs.

without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing, or pulling in an awkward position. The starting salary for professional positions will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization. The starting hourly rate for positions with a pay step plan will be Step 1 of the corresponding union contract.

Work Locations :

225 N Pearl Street 225 N Pearl Street Jacksonville 32202

Job Posting :

Sep 21, 2026, 2:45:12

PM Closing Date :

Sep 25, 2026, 10:59:00 PM