Lead Security Architect

Job Description

As a Lead Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security architecture for enterprise technologies, cloud infrastructure, business systems, data management, and related solutions.

You will work closely with the Architecture group leadership and other domain architects to establish and align the security strategy, standards, policies, and roadmaps.

You will also collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to identify and mitigate security risks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.

WHAT YOU'LL DO Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions for enterprise technologies, cloud infrastructure, business systems, data management, and related solutions.
• Contributes to the development of architecture-related governance patterns, policies, and standards.
• Use the findings of security events to improve our security architecture and posture continuously.
• Drives service level improvement with cross-functional teams.
• Research and evaluate emerging security trends, threats and technologies, and recommend appropriate solutions and enhancements.
• Provide security guidance and support to business and technology partners.
• Educate and mentor other architects and engineers on security best practices and standards.

WHO YOU ARE Skills and Requirements Technical Skills :

• Cloud Security : Understanding best practices for securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure and OCI)
• Network Security : Balancing business and security requirements for network safety and functionality.
• Software Development and DevSecOps : Integrating security principles into the development process.
• Identity and Access Management : Protecting data from unauthorized access while ensuring accessibility.
• Scripting Language Proficiency : Proficiency in Python or PowerShell to automate tasks.
• Operating Systems : Addressing security concerns unique to Linux and Windows.
• Security Architecture : Designing and implementing secure systems.
• Threat Modeling Assessments : Evaluating potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Encryption : Understanding and applying encryption techniques.

Soft Skills :

• Excellent Communication : Articulate security policies and procedures clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving : Developing innovative solutions to complex security challenges.
• Leadership : Assessing risks and making informed security decisions.
• Critical Thinking : Evaluating risks and making informed decisions.
• Organizational Skills : Managing multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related field or 6 years of relevant experience.
• 6-8 years experience in a cybersecurity related role.
• Strong experience designing and implementing secure systems and cloud security
• 3+ years experience in Cloud Security (preference to AWS)
• Strong knowledge of enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position.

However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and / or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations;

seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.

Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells or simply uses cars.

Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox.

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation / wellness days, and / or PTO).

For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.