Lead Security Architect at Cox Automotive
Austell, GA 30001
About the Job
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
WHO YOU ARE
Skills and Requirements
Technical Skills:
Soft Skills:
Qualifications:
USD 117,300.00 - 195,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $117,300.00 - $195,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
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 Cox Automotive
At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
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.
Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
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
USD 117,300.00 - 195,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $117,300.00 - $195,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
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 Cox Automotive
At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
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.
Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
