Global Security Architect

Reporting to the Sr. Director of IT Security Architecture and Engineering, the Global Security Architect plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's security posture. This role collaborates with all IT functions to establish consistent and effective security approaches across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, ADO), on-premises infrastructure, and end-user computing. Responsibilities include adopting robust frameworks and architectural blueprints, driving the integration of new security technologies, and ensuring the resilience and performance of security solutions. The position also offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development and execution of the organization's overarching security strategy. Key responsibilities: Define and guide the implementation of security architectures and engineering standards for global cloud environments (AWS, Azure, ADO), ensuring a consistent and robust security posture. Collaborate closely with Development, Operations, Enterprise Architecture, and Security teams to ensure the security strategy and architecture are tightly aligned with business objectives, security frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Actively contribute to technical security discussions and working groups, championing security best practices and architectural patterns across cloud, on-premises, and end-user computing. Architect, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure, security services, and security applications, leveraging automation tools and security frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Snyk, AppCheck, security-as-code). Proactively monitor and troubleshoot cloud security performance, availability, and security incidents, utilizing security-focused tools and metrics (e.g., cloud security monitoring platforms, SIEM integrations). Optimize and enhance the security, resilience, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of cloud environments through secure design principles, security controls, and best practices. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in information systems/technology or educational equivalent, or relevant combination of education and work experience. 3+ years of demonstrable experience in security architecture and engineering, with significant expertise in securing either AWS or Azure environments (preferably both). Extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience in designing, deploying, and supporting secure AWS and/or Azure cloud environments, with a strong understanding of cloud security best practices and native security services. Crawford & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify.

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