Senior Cyber Security Architect I (Remote US Location)

Senior Cyber Security Architect I (Remote US Location)-1172589

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

At Staples our Digital Solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, Agile, inventive, customer-centric, results-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners, and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services. If you want to be on the front lines, driving one of the greatest technology transformations of the 21st Century, you should join our team!

Staples’ Cyber Security team is a collaborative partner and revenue accelerator for Staples. We combine our unique expertise and knowledge of the business with innovative technology and risk-based, customer-focused solutions to protect our infrastructure and secure our assets.

What you’ll be doing: 

Responsible for designing and implementing information systems that will adequately support the cyber security of the organization. Analyzes system requirements and defines system architecture that will meet business needs, including server infrastructure, capacity planning, storage requirements, and networking protocols. Ensures that architecture project roll-outs meet security standards and be effectively integrated with current applications. Requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to Manager. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group.

What you bring to the table:

Designs and oversees implementation of enterprise information security architectures and solutions

Recommends modifications to application development, database design, networking, or infrastructure architecture with the goal of complying with internal information security policies and standards

Monitors emerging products, technologies, or best practices that will improve security for the organization and its stakeholders

Assists senior leadership in the development of security policies, standards, and strategies

Performs or participates in security audits, identifies security gaps, and develops and implements risk mitigation solutions

Performs work with a high degree of latitude

Handles the most complex issues

Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter

Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate a group

May act as a lead.

Typically reports to a department head or manager.

Ability to execute analytical problem decomposition and solution design

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to influence and educate application development teams, product management, and leadership

Qualifications

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications

7+ years strong development and architecture background

Experience developing web/mobile applications using common web technologies (Java, Javascript)

Expert in application security and secure coding practices

Experience working with Agile development methodologies

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

We Offer

This role can work virtually

Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Center

Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays), Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!