Security Architect

W.W. Grainger • Lake Forest, IL

302d • $101,300 - $168,900

About The Position

The Information Security team protects all of Grainger, from our systems to our data across the global company. Our infrastructure is powered by cloud, on-premises, and SaaS platforms that keep Grainger, and our customers, working. We use modern tools and practices to stay ahead of evolving security challenges. The mission of the Security Architecture team is to be the strategic security design partner for Grainger's technology. As the security architect, you will develop the security patterns and frameworks that seamlessly integrate protection into our infrastructure and security operations services. Your scope of influence includes partners across infrastructure and information security. You will influence through leading deep technical architecture discussions with infrastructure architects, senior engineers, and other security professionals. This role will be closely aligned with our Security Operations Center in transforming detection and response capabilities. You will report to the Sr. Director of Information Security Architecture and may be based remotely or at our offices in the Chicago area.

Requirements

• 10+ years of IT background with 5+ years of architecture experience and 3+ years of information security experience
• College degree or equivalent industry experience in a technical field
• CISSP or other security or vendor product certifications
• Knowledge of cloud security such as AWS, Azure, and M365
• Familiarity with security frameworks and industry standards
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and incident response

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, and develop security architecture for infrastructure and Cyber Security
• Define roadmaps to support security and company technology goals
• Create conceptual and logical architecture designs
• Work with teams to define requirements, evaluate architecture, analyze trade-offs, and recommend solutions
• Assess risks through penetration testing, threat modeling, and white-boarding exercises with teams
• Evaluate products and tools through PoV exercises
• Advise product teams on the security implications of their roadmaps

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
• 6 company holidays per year
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree