Information Security Architect

Job Description

Are you a technically driven security expert who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving complex architecture challenges, and takes extreme ownership of outcomes? Join our established team of Security Architects to help shape the security posture of enterprise applications and infrastructure across onprem, public cloud, and emerging AI platforms. Your work will directly influence the security of systems that support critical business operations and customer experiences.

We are looking for someone who brings deep technical expertise, strong architectural instincts, and the passion to partner closely with Enterprise Architecture and engineering teams. You will define security requirements for business application implementations, perform threat modeling, and design security controls that materially reduce enterprise risk. If you enjoy context switching, diving into unfamiliar technologies, and influencing secure design from the ground up, this role is for you.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement security architecture strategies and roadmaps aligned with business goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and engineering teams to embed security-by-design into application, infrastructure, cloud, and AI initiatives.
• Perform threat modeling on new and existing systems, identifying risks and designing pragmatic, effective security controls.
• Define security requirements for business application implementations and major technology changes across the enterprise.
• Architect and validate enterprise security controls including network security, IAM, encryption, monitoring, and cloud-native security services.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments, identifying gaps and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate and apply emerging security technologies to strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent security frameworks, standards, and reference architectures.
• Contribute to incident response as a subject matter expert, advising on containment and long-term remediation strategies.
• Create and maintain core security architectural artifacts including threat models, security solution diagrams, data flow diagrams, security control mappings, reference patterns, and system security plans to guide consistent and secure solution delivery.

Qualifications

Technical background

• 10+ years of experience in information security, architecture, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Professional attributes

• Ability to navigate a dynamic environment with frequent context switching.
• Demonstrated ability to own problems end-to-end and drive outcomes without needing direction.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Candidates Must Have Experience In At Least Several Of The Following Domains. The Most Successful Individuals Bring Solid Depth In Multiple Areas Along With a Willingness To Build Proficiency Across The Rest. Experience May Include

• Network security and segmentation
• Identity and access management and privileged access design
• Cloud security architecture (Azure preferred or AWS)
• AI and machine learning security practices
• Application and API security
• Data protection, encryption, tokenization, and key management
• Container and Kubernetes security
• Zero Trust architecture patterns
• Security monitoring, detection engineering, and incident response
• Vulnerability and risk management
• Security automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipeline security

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CISM

Location

• Hybrid – defined as working three or more days per week in the office if the employee’s residence is within 50 miles of Westfield Center, OH; or Remote – if the employee resides more than 50 miles from Westfield Center, OH

Behavioral Competencies

• Directs work
• Collaborates
• Develops talent
• Customer focus
• Communicates effectively
• Ensures accountability
• Decision quality
• Business insight
• Nimble learning
• Builds effective teams
• Manages complexity

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Equal Opportunity Employer

United States: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

United Kingdom: Westfield is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.