Lead Cybersecurity Solutions Architect Job at Cox Automotive in Doraville

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lead Cybersecurity Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing our cybersecurity posture by collaborating with engineering and business teams to implement established guidelines and best practices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate cybersecurity guidelines effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Engage continuously with engineering teams to provide guidance on architecture decisions and assist in implementing cybersecurity controls.
• Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks through thorough threat modeling of products and enterprise tools.
• Provide cybersecurity architecture consultation across major programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Act as a representative for cybersecurity within the product and engineering teams, promoting a culture of security.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, infrastructure, and engineering teams to review current designs, identify security gaps, and recommend enhancements.
• Participate in security events and incident response efforts to refine our defenses against future threats.
• Educate architects and engineers on cybersecurity best practices, fostering a secure development environment.
• Work closely with legal and risk compliance teams to ensure all architectural solutions meet regulatory and contractual obligations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 6 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree with 4 years; or a Ph.D. with 1 year; or 10 years of experience in a related field.
• At least 4 years of focused experience in cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with AWS infrastructure and services design and security.
• Exceptional communication skills, including writing and executive presentation abilities.
• A collaborative mindset to work with various stakeholders and teams within the organization.
• Proficiency in evaluating risks and recommending actionable solutions based on business impacts.
• Strong knowledge of current cybersecurity architectures, such as zero trust, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and DevSecOps.
• Experience utilizing Agile methodologies in project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing cybersecurity standard methodologies across both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Knowledge of IAM, cryptography, access controls, and security protocols.
• Hands-on experience with application security and tool implementations.
• Expertise in programming languages and frameworks such as Python, .NET, Java, and serverless architecture.
• Experience with network security mechanisms, including firewalls and DMZ architectures.
• Knowledge of the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Experience with cloud solutions strategies on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with national critical infrastructure industries.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, and AWS certifications.

Compensation: The base salary ranges from $119,600 to $199,400 and may vary based on location and experience. This position may also be eligible for an incentive program.

Benefits: Our company offers generous benefits including flexible vacation time, seven paid holidays annually, and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually. Additional benefits include bereavement leave, voting time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Please note that applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.