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Global Lead - Information Security Architecture

Newsearch Horizons

Global Lead - Information Security Architecture

Louisville, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    100% remote

    The opportunity

    The Global Lead for Information Security Architecture is responsible for ensuring the guidance and implementation of information security technology for the global enterprise. The security domains under security architecture include endpoint protection, data protection, network security, vulnerability management, cloud security, and cyber security controls. A wide scope of information security knowledge is necessary with an understanding of not just the technology, but how security solutions fit and should be adopted by a global firm such as EY. Being able to articulate a business case as well as being able to present information to senior executives on the functional capabilities and implications of any security technology is required. Executive presence is a must. This is a key leadership position which implements the overall Information Security Strategy for the firm and aligns to the direction of the Global Lead of Security Technology Services.

    Your key responsibilities

    The position is a leadership position which manages two primary teams: Security Domain Architects and the Security Solution Architects. Key functions of this position include: Managing a mid-size team of security professionals focused on security architecture solutions, thought leadership development, mapping information security to the business, and interacting and shaping messages for executive leadership.

    Key relationships include:

    • Reports to the Global Lead Security Technology Services
    • Works closely with: 
      • Information Security Strategy
      • Information Security Service Delivery
      • Information Security Cyber Defense
      • Information Security Policy, Certification & Compliance 
      • IT Services Extended Leadership team
      • Application & Infrastructure engineering and operations teams
      • Security engineering and operations teams
      • Security Technology Service Owners
      • Key Business Stakeholders

    Skills and attributes for success

    The position requires knowledge and skills in the following areas:

    • Excellent management and leadership skills working with highly skilled and motivated senior architects.  
    • Managing and facilitating multiple team inputs arriving at the appropriate decision to design, deploy and manage security solutions. 
    • Leads the vision, research, selection and supports proof of concept and implementation of global information security controls (both prevention and detection).
    • Develops the security strategy and roadmaps for six security services Application Protection, Data Protection, Email Protection, Network Protection, Security Management, Server & User Device Protection.
    • Manages new technology vendor request for proposal (RFP) and selection processes following standard processes.
    • Proactively works with Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure security components are appropriately integrated into the firm’s overall Enterprise Architecture and any gaps are addressed.
    • Provides technical risk mitigation input to the firm’s information security policies and program.
    • Builds and maintains appropriate relationships with internal and external parties to ensure awareness and understanding of potential or impending threats; takes appropriate action to counter through technology and architecture solution working closely with the firm’s Cyber Defense team.
    • A high proficiency in technical and general writing skills in English is required.

    To qualify for the role you must have

    Education:

    • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or related field is required.

    Experience:

    • 12+ years in the information security field and 8+ years managing small to mid-sized teams is required.

    Certification Requirements:

    • CISSP is required.

    Ideally, you’ll also have

    • Additional Information Security-related certifications are desired, but not required (e.g., CISM, SANS GIAC, etc.).