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What will you do?
A day in the life of a Cyber Security Architect at VF looks a little like this.
The Cyber Security Architect candidate will be a self-starter who is willing to take initiative. This position requires working with security, infrastructure, operational, and DevOps teams on the evaluation, design, and implementation of security technologies. This position requires someone who has multifaceted skill sets and can work with teams across the organization to propose and document security architectures. This person will need to be able to provide clear written/verbal communications to management, security, and operational teams regarding proposed security designs. The Cyber Security Architect will be a primary contributor in the architecture and design of solutions for a global security infrastructure.
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Cyber Security Architect responsibilities:
- Evaluate, design, plan and implement aspects of a global security platform to include data center and cloud systems
- Participate in multi-discipline design teams to provide solutions to meet security requirement and business needs
- Update policy and standards documents as requested
- This position requires a broad range of familiarity with principles, theories, concepts, and technologies as well as applied knowledge of established procedures, policies, and practices
- Assess the effectiveness of existing security controls and provide recommendations
- Develops report of recommendations for customer remediation to fill identified gaps in security
- Architect operationally feasible and cost-effective solutions to reduce risk, as appropriate
- Present design recommendations to management as well as technical resources
- Evaluate public cloud configurations from a security perspective and present recommendations for remediation
- Ensure proposed designs meet all relevant regional security requirements.
- Participate in project design and implementation reviews to ensure security requirements are met and give guidance
- Assist with automation of security remediation in cloud and data center environments
What do you need to succeed?
We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 7+ years of experience and professional achievements.
Requirements: Cyber Security Architect Qualifications:
- 7+ years Information Security compliance, security engineering and architecture experience.
- Experience with security configuration and design in AWS and Azure
- Knowledge of relevant CIS security controls for cloud and data center
- Experience with network security and firewall technologies
- Knowledge of security architecture design principles in a global organization
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to present architectural concepts with clear documentation
- Preferred experience with DevOps automation tools (ie. Ansible, Jenkins, and Terraform) is a plus
What do we offer you?
At VF, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.
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Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
Hiring Range:
$132,000.00 USD - $165,000.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking
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Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
