DTE Energy · 4 hours ago
IT Senior Security Engineer
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expDTE Energy is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies, committed to creating a cleaner, healthier environment. The IT Senior Security Engineer will provide expert-level support and leadership in security engineering, mentor junior staff, and manage complex projects related to security technologies.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
May lead projects and/or project teams (including assigning work, reviewing progress and evaluating results), mentor, provide guidance and technical direction to less experienced engineering and technical staff, including the provision of input in performance evaluations, but is not responsible for supervising anyone
Plans, schedules, and manages all operational day-to-day engineering support work activities for security/authentication technologies/infrastructures; manages trouble ticket/problem resolution and issue escalation
Leads projects to ensure on-time and in-budget implementation to support the achievement of business unit strategic plans
Makes recommendations in area of security administration/authentication and the introduction of technology to the IT organization; participates in evaluating enabling technologies; designs and manages security architectures; leads research of advanced technologies
Consults on planning and issues in security administration/authentication design and direction; provides configurations for security administration/authentication; consults with application teams on proper design and use of technologies and tools; consults on security architecture design and direction
Actively seeks continuous improvement opportunities and leads continuous improvement initiatives of internal processes, procedures, and standards; may consult on efforts to improve the quality of organizational processes, policies, and standards
Consults on operational and planning issues related to security administration/authentication technologies; works closely with outside vendors in planning projects, to evaluate vendor's software, and to resolve issues
Keeps abreast of technology trends and the stated direction of the enterprise in order to select technology platforms that are appropriate and cost beneficial; has an established professional presence in the industry and maintains business relationships with key technical dependent industries and organizations to support the application of technology to specific business areas
Works as a proactive team player in dynamic environments and acts as project lead on multiple projects. Supports multiple internal and external clients
Leads and facilitates meetings and group discussions; develops and conducts formal and informal presentations and technical training classes
Creates and maintains project work plans and budgets; schedules and manages work activities and projects to achieve on time and in budget implementation of best-in-class solutions that meet organization and corporate goals
Provides direction and leadership on all aspects of security engineering and internal IT processes; is self-managed and forward thinking and promotes team quality. Supports/ consults on team members' performance management; coaches team members on interacting with others outside of their work group
Qualification
Required
High School or GED and 8 years of network engineering experience inclusive of system administration (installing, configuring, and troubleshooting for access security/authentication technologies/infrastructures)
OR Associate degree in an applicable information technology discipline and 5 years of business unit-related experience inclusive of system administration (installing, configuring, and troubleshooting for access security/authentication technologies/infrastructures)
Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects & research to all levels of the business unit and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction
Consulting and influencing skills consistent with the ability to influence and build relationships to foster a positive work environment and elicit support for acceptance of new technology across the enterprise
Business & management acumen extending beyond the incumbent's specific job, enabling them to proffer valuable insights, recommendations or challenges to policies, procedures & practices extending beyond the immediate scope of the job
Experience in managing projects, and scheduling and managing the work activities of others
Broad understanding of IT industry, e.g emerging technologies, industry standards, support services, architectures, systems design, and systems integration and an in-depth knowledge of operational issues in at least one area of engineering support
Well-developed organization and planning skills
Ability to apply project planning & implementation and/or continuous improvement principles to affect tangible, positive outcomes
Motivates through 'leading by example,' coaching/mentoring and providing ongoing constructive feedback to subordinate staff; competent in systematically eliciting the best efforts & results from subordinate staff
Deals effectively with resistance; takes positive steps to avoid the recurrence of errors through constructive critique
Assists with planning, executing and monitoring of teams in order to develop and maintain a technically competent, motivated, and highly productive work force
Initiates new ideas and approaches; challenges orthodox practices/approaches with reasonably sound alternatives
Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities
Copes with multiple demands from superiors, and/or subordinates & peers in a positive and even-handed fashion; displays a calm demeanor under pressure
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in an applicable information technology discipline
Comprehensive knowledge of NERC CIP standards including applicability, scope, and compliance requirements for BES Cyber Systems
Proven experience in implementing and maintaining NERC CIP compliance programs, including evidence collection, audit preparation, and mitigation of compliance gaps
Direct involvement in NERC CIP audits, including: Preparing and organizing compliance evidence for auditors; Responding to auditor inquiries and Requests for Information (RFIs); Leading internal mock audits and gap assessments
Company
DTE Energy
DTE Energy provides gas & electric utility services to MI homes and businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.17BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $7.17B
Leadership Team
David Ruud
Chief Financial Officer
Diane Antishin
Vice President, HR Operations and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
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