Information Technology Security Architect

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical leadership and is responsible for determining the direction for the IT architecture, standards, design and implementation approaches for the company’s application systems, infrastructure and/or network-based cloud product systems. Creates, evaluates and implements plans and design proposals for high impact IT solutions and their use involving leading edge technologies and methods considering key factors such as their long-term effectiveness (service delivery and cost), practicality, technical limitations and criticality. This is an expert-level role requiring independent action to establish methods and procedures on new and/or special assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

IT Architect

Lead security architecture, design and management oversight of endpoints and servers

Lead security projects by designing, researching, proposing and implementation of new endpoint and server security controls

Lead the endpoint, mobile and server security domain roadmap and manage related strategy and planning activities

Provide endpoint and server security consultation and oversight for customer connections and or merger and acquisitions

Lead development and management of security standards for endpoint and server security domain

Lead and execute project plans as authorized

Assist PMO with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as needed

Maintain a relationship with key Third-Party vendors, such as software security vendors to provide support to the infrastructure as needed.

Work closely with other IT and manufacturing functional teams to ensure cohesive support and strategies across the organization

Provide consultation service to support new Service Requests / Intake Process

Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem solving with a wide variety of client/user issues and act as an escalation point for cybersecurity endpoint and server related issues

Work and lead enterprise efforts in a multicultural and multiple time zones complex enterprise environment

Conduct security architecture reviews of existing and proposed systems, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate controls and mitigation strategies.

Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Know and understand Jabil business strategy

Know and understand Jabil IT strategy & objectives

Define the overall solution architecture consistent with Jabil’s methodology

Be responsible for the technical solution by providing leadership for the customer, project manager, domain architects, domain specialists and application engineers to advance and deliver solutions

Consult and Inform Enterprise Architects and Senior IT Architects to design and deliver solutions

Earn trust of clients and management

Assess merits of alternative technical approaches and gain consensus for best approach

Learn, follow, promote, and improve recognized methodologies to design and deliver solutions

Ensure that the non-functional requirements are satisfied including, but not limited to, security, disaster recovery, availability, and performance

Researches technology and industry trends to hone both personal and Jabil’s competitive edge

Through modeling or prototyping, validate solution prior to full implementation

Develop expertise in one of the following disciplines: Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Infrastructure Architecture

Mentor IT professionals

Management Practices

Develop project plans and influence project organization

Apply recognized system sizing methodology

Vet change(s) with respect to scope, schedule, cost, risk, etc.

Cross train staff to reduce delivery risk

Define processes & methods necessary to support delivery/deployment

Define management tools to support production environment

Continuous Improvement

Utilize Lean Six Sigma or other methods to identify & provide guidance on organizational improvement opportunities

Perform root cause analysis and remediation actions

Contribute to Jabil IP though development and submission of patents

Policy & Procedures

Comply with IT policy, procedure, and process

Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor

Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy

Training & Development

Define technical job content & qualifications of key roles required to support technical infrastructure

Work closely with management to assess and aid the development of staff skill sets

Assist management to assess and help resolve staffing knowledge gaps

Communication

Publish and present to customers, IT leaders and business executives

Engage with vendors and third parties as needed

Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style

Ask questions; encourage input from staff

Develop peer relationships with Senior IT Architects

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Typically reports to management.

The purpose of this role is not primarily managerial, and the job is typically NOT directly responsible for managing employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and experience in designing and building security controls for endpoint (Windows, MacOS, Iphone and Android) and servers (Windows, MS SQL, RedHat, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, ) platforms

Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems such as Crowdstrike

Experience in designing, testing and implementation of CIS hardening standards within a complex enterprise environment

Knowledge and experience with infrastructure technologies such as Active Directory

Strategic and tactical knowledge of strategy, processes, and capabilities, enabling technologies, and governance of enterprise systems.

Knowledge and experience with compliance & security standards across the enterprise IT landscape; deep understanding of enterprise risk management methods and techniques to drive successful outcomes in a multi-national environment

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Understanding of all architectural components and their interrelationships

Knowledge of Software Engineering and Architectural Principles and methods

Solid presentation and written communication skills

Good judgment and the ability to handle stressful situations

Team lead experience in application development

Knowledge and experience of one or more languages e.g., Java, C#, etc.

Knowledge and experience with server-side technologies

Knowledge and experience with client-side technologies e.g., Node, Angular

Knowledge and experience working in an Agile methodology

Knowledge of SOA, including REST, SOAP, API Management, and other integration patterns e.g. ESB, EIP, etc.

Knowledge of relational databases and SQL

Knowledge of UML or ArchiMate

Knowledge of cloud technologies

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree required

Post-graduate degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems expected

Minimum 12 years of experience in a related discipline

Or, equivalent combination of education, training, or experience

Preferred Certifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Open CA Level 1: Certified

TOGAF 9 Foundation

ArchiMate 3 Foundation

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