Lead Cybersecurity Architect

Allegion • Carmel, IN

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About The Position

The ideal candidate will function as a lead security professional responsible for the technical architecture of Allegion’s global security program while also contributing to the full life cycle management and delivery of IT security operations and projects across the Allegion enterprise. The role requires the ability to effectively operate in a blended environment of business and technical personnel of various levels across the global organization. The role will engage as part of the enterprise cybersecurity team with cross functional engagement with other technical and business areas such as IT infrastructure, global technology services, enterprise applications, regional IT teams, software development teams, product engineering, and legal. The organizational breadth of the position spans the global Allegion enterprise with focus on delivering cybersecurity operations and service outcomes with high standards of quality and resilience. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of enterprise security systems: i.e. IDS/IPS, firewalls, end-point protection & response solutions, log management, SIEM solutions, IAM solutions, content filtering, etc.
• Working knowledge of computer forensic tools, data loss prevention methods, and disaster recovery methods
• Working knowledge of networking and communications protocols and methods relative to public, private, and hybrid cloud installations
• Demonstrated technical aptitude with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical business language
• Learning agility, including a demonstrated ability to pick up and master new business and technical subjects quickly
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to apply technology solutions to solve business problems
• Ability to quickly build rapport and gain the respect and cooperation of both technology and business leaders
• Demonstrated experience leading successful project teams through influence without supervisory authority
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, plan workloads and deliver on commitments
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make quality decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience managing competing priorities successfully
• Customer focused
• Five + years of proven work experience evaluating, designing, deploying, and supporting cybersecurity solutions on a global Enterprise scale
• B.S. or B.A. degree preferably a technical discipline such as Cybersecurity, Information & Communications Technology (ICT), or related STEM discipline (relevant work experience considered in the absence of technical degree)

Nice To Haves

• Industry certifications related to information security, networking, or other relevant discipline

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees implementation of enterprise information security architectures and solutions within the security organization, software development teams, and business solution integration and support teams
• Develop and drive the architecture for our Zero Trust initiatives
• Collaborate with the AI team and establish security architectures and governance guardrails for enterprise adoption of AI
• Evaluate and plan for emerging threats and defenses, this includes evaluating new technologies.
• Help to establish, create, develop and maintain the security team's AI/automation operating system
• Provide technical leadership on the evaluation, selection, design, installation, and administration of IT products and solutions with security features/functions/requirements as they come and go within the environment
• Drive coordination and collaboration working with 3rd party service providers to accomplish IT security services and operations goals and drive results
• Monitor industry trends and standards for their applicability to Allegion’s business strategy and operation maturity
• Work with internal customers to interpret, clarify, and implement change requests on security-related solutions
• Troubleshoot security related issues: firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmented network infrastructure, multiple security zones, etc.
• Follow migration and implementation plans that address both tactical and strategic needs
• Provide guidance and mentorship to early career talent in IT Security and other related IT roles
• Contribute to the achievement and maintenance of compliance regarding PCI, SOX, ISO, HIPAA, ITIL, etc.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Wellness Program
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior