Cybersecurity Architect Job at Restaurant Brands International in Miami

Cybersecurity Architect

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick‑service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system‑wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick‑service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to food, the planet, and people and communities. RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by RBI.

We are seeking an accomplished Cybersecurity Architect to serve as the highest‑level subject matter expert and final authority on security architecture within our organization. This is a high‑impact, strategic role within the organization. Acting as the senior‑most IT security expert, this role will define and enforce the global security architecture vision, ensuring that our publicly traded, multi‑brand QSR company has the proper protections, frameworks, and controls needed to safeguard users, data, and systems across a multinational environment.

The Cybersecurity Architect will work collaboratively within and across organizational boundaries to drive strategy, set standards, make authoritative decisions on architectural direction, and act as the escalation point of last resort for all security architecture matters across the enterprise. RBI follows a 5‑day, in‑office work schedule to support collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week out of our office in Miami, FL.

Role and Responsibilities

• Establish and own the security architecture vision, strategy, frameworks, and standards for the enterprise.
• Act as the top security architecture authority, approving and governing design decisions across all IT domains.
• Ensure architecture aligns with business strategy, risk management priorities, and regulatory obligations.
• Embed security‑by‑design principles into all IT projects and platforms.
• Lead the design and integration of enterprise‑class security technologies (e.g., Netskope, Fortinet, Proofpoint, Cisco ISE, CrowdStrike, GitHub Advanced Security).
• Oversee security architecture in major initiatives, including new facility buildouts, global infrastructure refreshes, and modernization programs.
• Guarantee architectural compliance with PCI DSS, SOX, NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
• Act as the architectural authority in all security audits and regulatory reviews.
• Partner with GRC teams to integrate architectural controls into compliance programs.
• Provide executive‑level guidance to IT and business leadership on security investments, emerging risks, and architectural tradeoffs.
• Serve as the primary advisor and escalation point for complex security design and threat defense issues.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, driving maturity in the organization’s security capability.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred). Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, or SANS/GIAC strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of IT security experience, with 5+ years in security architecture leadership roles.
• Proven record of serving as the highest‑level security architect within a large, complex, multinational enterprise.
• Deep expertise in enterprise‑class security design, cloud security, and identity frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in influencing strategy and making final architectural decisions at the enterprise level.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence CIO, CISO, and senior leadership.
• Strategic mindset balanced with hands‑on technical credibility.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage external security partners.

Why Join Us

• Serve as a top security architecture authority for a publicly traded, global company in the QSR industry.
• Lead transformational security initiatives including zero trust, SIEM modernization, DR architecture, and automation.
• Play a decisive role in elevating the company’s security posture to meet and exceed industry benchmarks.
• Collaborate with top‑tier security partners and deploy advanced platforms to build a modern, resilient security architecture.

Benefits

Benefits at all of our global offices focus on physical, mental, and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.