Sr. Enterprise Architect, Cybersecurity

Sr. Enterprise Architect, Cybersecurity

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location:  Hybrid at Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Security and privacy are paramount concerns for all organizations and in this highly visible and influential role you will provide a structured framework and the guardrails for safeguarding the enterprise. In the context of IT and Cybersecurity, you will work with internal and external stakeholders and partners to proactively solve, lead, and drive the necessary business outcomes through an awareness of the organization’s strategic imperatives and goals.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, including legal and compliance teams, to define and enforce the required governance policies and practices, aligned to relevant regulations and industry standards. Furthermore, you will play a crucial role in integrating security features in architectural design patterns and practices, defining the policies and standards for secure data storage and transmission, assessing, and selecting appropriate encryption methods, data masking techniques, and secure protocols to protect data at rest and in transit.

You will apply a proactive approach to security and privacy by continuously monitoring the landscape for emerging threats and regulatory changes. You will work collaboratively across IT, business, legal, and privacy teams to bring awareness, define and implement measures that adapt the architecture to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

Specific Responsibilities

• Establish and uphold a framework for security architecture, facilitating the creation and integration of security measures in alignment with business objectives, technological advancements, and emerging threats.
• Bring architecture best practices to the table; consult and influence senior technical and non-technical leadership on architectural choices. Propose scenarios and roadmaps to reach a target architecture.
• Maintains expertise in Cybersecurity that incorporates knowledge and understanding of the regulatory and privacy landscape to define architectural standards and best practices.
• Develop, curate, and sustain security architecture assets such as models, templates, and standards, which serve as valuable resources for incorporating security features into both project initiatives and day-to-day operations.
• Provide direction, analysis, and design facilitation to develop, maintain and govern security architectures.
• Ensure that architecture principles, designs, technologies, methods, and practices are properly executed.
• Review security technologies, tools, and services and make recommendations for their use based on security, financial and operational metrics.
• Track changes relating to digital business and threat environments, ensuring that these are appropriately addressed in security strategy planning and architecture artefacts.
• Act as an independent, technical expert for the security and technology teams to ensure controls are fit for purpose, consistent and deliverable.

Skills/Requirements

• Experience in similar role.
• Demonstratable leadership experience, ideally having been involved in cyber transformation projects, particularly with the creation and implementation of systems and controls in a federated operating structure.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CISMP, SSCP, CISA, ISACA etc)
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies, platforms, and regulatory environments
• Experience designing the secure deployment of applications and infrastructure into public cloud services.
• Full-stack infrastructure knowledge including applications, databases, containerization etc.
• Understanding and knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies (such as waterfall, spiral, agile software development, rapid prototyping, incremental, synchronize and stabilize, and DevOps)
• Solid understanding & experience of IAM technologies and services, and managing security infrastructure solutions e.g., firewalls, IPS, WAFs, endpoint protection etc.
• Experience accurately sizing and planning scope of projects for self and others on the team.
• Comfortable in more than one programming language or at least exhibits a high learning agility to acquire skills.
• Understands all domains of architecture and applies that knowledge to create solution architectures to solve complex business problems that have a broad impact on the business.
• Experience defining and negotiating solution options while considering risks, costs, and impact on the enterprise business processes and goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and communication.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $129,150 - $165,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.  So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.  

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.
On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.  We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.  If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .