Enterprise Security Architect
Chicago, IL, US, 60631
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to join our dynamic Enterprise Architecture team. As our Security Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our organization's security architecture, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and protection of our critical digital assets and data.
A distinguishing feature of this position is its deep operational embedment within the IT Security team. This structure is intentionally designed to foster a robust collaboration and bridge the critical functions of strategic architectural planning with the practical implementation of security control and requirements defined by the IT Security Team. You will partner closely with senior security and compliance leadership on strategic analysis, roadmap development and capability maturity reporting. Such integration is vital for creating a holistic and
proactive cyber risk management capability, moving beyond potential organizational silos.
Your expertise will be crucial in the safeguarding of critical information assets while enabling business objectives, with an initial focus on our newly deployed Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution (Saviynt).
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Security Architecture Development and Integration: Develop, champion, and continuously evolve a comprehensive security architecture strategy that aligns with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Infrastructure/Cloud Architects, and Solution Architects to integrate security principles and standards into all layers of our technology landscape.
- Identity Access Management Architecture: Lead the architectural vision, design, and development of comprehensive IAM solutions across the enterprise. This includes the overall map of IAM capability building blocks, maturity assessments and roadmaps to desired targets. You will enable collaborative development and implementation of application role based access control policies and the fundamental security principle of least privilege access for users and systems.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Embed within relevant Security and Compliance teams and actively collaborate with Enterprise Architecture team, contributing to the development of enterprise-wide architectural standards. You will work closely with the IT Security team, which defines security controls, policies and operational requirements, translating these controls and requirements into actionable, effective architectural designs and solutions.
- Security Standards and Governance: Contribute significantly to the definition, implementation and ongoing maintenance of corporate security policies, procedures and standards. Ensure that all security architecture rigorously comply with applicable laws, government regulations and established security and compliance standards and controls.
- Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management: Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends. Provide guidance on threat modeling and participate in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
Required Work Experience: Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in information security with a focus on security architecture.
Required Training/Certifications: Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP) are highly desirable.
Additional Requirements:
- Deep understanding of security principles, frameworks, and best practices.
- Hands-on experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, with specific knowledge of Saviynt preferred.
- Experience designing and implementing various cybersecurity technologies and controls.
- Familiarity with relevant compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security challenges and develop effective solutions.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Enterprise Security Architect
Nearest Major Market: Chicago