Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the development and implementation of the information security and data protection architecture strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the information security team, overseeing the design, implementation, and integration of security solutions across the organization
Collaborate with business units, IT teams, executive leadership and vendors to communicate security risks and strategies, assess security requirements, evaluate solution options, and architect secure systems and applications that meet business needs while maintaining a strong security posture
Lead the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of new security technologies and tools
Define and enforce information security standards and frameworks, ensuring consistent security practices across all technology domains and projects
Collaborate with enterprise architects, business and IT stakeholders to integrate security controls and requirements into overall IT architecture frameworks, ensuring the security-by-design principle is followed throughout the development and implementation lifecycle
Develop comprehensive security architecture processes and artifact templates, and actively influence their adoption and use across the organization to ensure consistency, efficiency, and alignment with security standards
Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and gaps in existing systems and proposing effective solutions to mitigate risks
Serves as a mentor and role model to security architects and other security team members
Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning and skill development
Guide team members in best practices, emerging technologies, and evolving threats
Represents the organization externally, participating in security forums and conferences to stay updated on the latest trends, share knowledge, and contribute to industry thought leadership

Responsibilities

Behavioral Competencies:

Global Perspective
Action Oriented
Drives Results
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Nimble Learning
Develops Talent
Directs Work
Ensures Accountability
Manages Complexity

Technical Skills:

Network Security
Incident Response
Security Monitoring
Vulnerability Management
Threat Intelligence
Identity and Access Management
Data Protection
AI Security
Encryption Techniques
Security Assessments
Security Engineering
API Security
Architecture Modelling
Cloud Security
Enterprise Security Architecture
IT Operations and Infrastructure Services
Secure Software Development
Agile Methodologies
Network Architecture
Project Management

Work Requirements*:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to work effectively in an office, hybrid, or remote work environment for 40+ hours per week (including sitting, standing, and working on a computer for extended periods of time).
Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative work environment utilizing various technologies such as: telephone, computer, web, voice, teleconferencing, e-mail, etc.
Ability to publicly speak.
Ability to travel as required

*The information under these attributes is to be provided by Westfield

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) or other relevant certifications
10+ years of experience in Information Security or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field and/or commensurate experience. Master's degree in related field is preferred.

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Required Skills

Encryption Techniques

Identity Management

Incident Response

Information Security

Network Security

Security Assessments

Security Engineering

Security Monitoring

Threat Intelligence

Vulnerability Management

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

United States: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

United Kingdom: Westfield is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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