Security Architect

thyssenkrupp Materials NA•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Security Architect is a technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and advancing enterprise security across cloud, application, and infrastructure environments, with a primary focus on Microsoft GCC‑High and Microsoft Commercial platforms. This role partners closely with IT, Engineering, Compliance, and business leaders to embed security‑by‑design, strengthen CMMC and ITAR compliance, and enhance security operations and risk management capabilities. This position requires access to export‑controlled technical data or technology. Employment is contingent upon the Company’s ability to obtain any required export authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required, Master’s degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in information security, including hands‑on security architecture or application security experience.
Strong experience securing Microsoft 365 GCC‑High and Azure Government environments.
Demonstrated expertise with cloud security, identity and access management, application security, and incident response.
Experience supporting regulated environments (CMMC, ITAR, DFARS, or similar).

Nice To Haves

All relevant security and cloud certifications preferred, including CISSP, CCSP, CISM, GIAC, and Microsoft security certifications.
Azure Gov, M365 GCC‑High, Entra ID, Zero Trust, Conditional Access, MFA, PIM
Threat modeling, SAST/DAST/SCA, API and container security
Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, automation and incident response
CMMC 2.0, NIST 800‑171/172, ITAR, risk management

Responsibilities

Design and govern secure architectures across cloud, identity, applications, and data platforms.
Lead application security initiatives including assessments, threat modeling, secure SDLC practices, and vulnerability remediation.
Support CMMC 2.0 Level 2+ readiness, including NIST 800 171/172 control implementation, SSP/POA&M management, and audit support.
Architect and operate security capabilities within Microsoft GCC High and Azure Government, including Defender, Sentinel, Purview, and Entra ID.
Provide senior level guidance during security incidents, investigations, and post incident remediation.
Translate regulatory and business requirements into scalable security roadmaps and standards.
Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering, IT, and leadership teams, mentor security professionals.