Security Solutions Architect

Novolex • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Novolex is seeking a Security Solutions Architect to lead the architectural design of secure, scalable enterprise platforms. This role focuses on embedding security into system, application, cloud, and data architectures rather than operating day-to-day security controls. You will define security architecture patterns, guide design decisions, and influence technology strategy while balancing risk, usability, and business objectives. This position will be based out of Lake Forest, IL, Charlotte, NC, or remote.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise technology roles with significant focus on security architecture
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Experience applying security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and OWASP at the architectural level
• 3+ years of experience in designing solutions in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level discussions
• Experience defining zero trust architectures and guiding their adoption across platforms

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of CyberArk or other PAM software and framework
• Protocol mastery (DMARC/DKIM/SPF)
• Professional certifications such as: CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• CyberArk Certification
• Proofpoint Certification

Responsibilities

• Define security architecture principles, reference architectures, and design patterns for enterprise systems, applications, and platforms.
• Provide architectural review and guidance for new initiatives, major design changes, and technology selections
• Evaluate proposed architectures to identify systemic risk, design gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Support security tooling decisions from an architectural fit and integration perspective
• Communicate architectural decisions and risk posture effectively to technical and business stakeholders
• Collaborate with IT, risk, and compliance teams to strengthen detection and response maturity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and resilience.
• Maintain and update cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to align with enterprise requirements and industry frameworks.
• Coordinate the policy lifecycle including drafting, review, approvals, and recertification.
• Ensure organizational alignment to governance requirements and escalate non adherence.
• Track execution of the cybersecurity roadmap.
• Collect program updates from domain owners and ensure alignment to governance expectations.
• Identify gaps or risks affecting program objectives and recommend remediation.
• Maintain and report on cybersecurity KPIs, KRIs, and dashboards.
• Validate data sources and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Develop executive level governance materials.
• Maintain alignment of the cybersecurity program to regulatory and industry frameworks.
• Support governance processes for risks, exceptions, and policy deviations.
• Participate in governance committees and support control adherence documentation.
• Facilitate governance meetings and follow ups.
• Enforce standards for consistency across cyber domains.
• Act as a central coordination point for governance initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid vacation
• Sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Annual bonus
• Annual merit increase
• Long term compensation
• Overtime pay (for eligible roles)
• Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Skills development
• Advanced education programs
• Training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning
• Company and industry training curricula
• Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees