Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Cyber Security Architect Job Locations US-NY-Seneca Falls ID 2024-13031 Category Information Technology Position Type Employee Telecommute Yes About ITT:

ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

 The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: 

Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail marketsIndustrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial marketsConnect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

 ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Global CISO, this individual plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between cybersecurity, IT

and business operations. This person is expected to be both technically experienced and business-aligned as s/he

works with business stakeholders to identify needs and then designs solutions to close the gaps.

 

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cybersecurity Architect to join our team. The successful candidate will

be responsible for designing, engineering, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures that protect ITT's

digital assets from cyber threats. The Cybersecurity Architect will work closely with IT, Cybersecurity Operations, and

other business units to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's technology infrastructure, from

architecture to engineering and deployment. This role is responsible for ensuring that projects are effectively and

efficiently executed, as well as envisioning, recommending, and facilitating business changes to digitally transform,

automate, streamline, and ensure a highly available service offering for our internal and external customers.

 

The Cybersecurity Architect will be expected to participate and lead various efforts related to the successful service

delivery of cybersecurity services across the global enterprise, both proactively and reactively. This role interfaces with

several technical peers (and potentially business leaders) in the performance of these services. In performance of this

role, s/he will be involved in a myriad of different types of projects and solution design efforts, as well as taking on the

responsibility to assess current state landscape / architecture / solutions and devise a set of recommendations to

modernize a highly scalable and modern suite of service offerings.

 

This individual will be highly driven (“high motor”), able to balance active priorities, be meticulous and planful. They will

be comfortable addressing ambiguity, able to consistently deliver results, be naturally curious and highly accountable,

and approach situations in a thoughtful and process-oriented manner. S/he will be able to identify opportunities that

enable continuous business process improvement, leveraging information technology to design, engineer and maintain

highly available and high performing environments for our user community. This person will work closely with

individuals at all levels of the information technology organization and business partners (executives, peers, staff

members, individual contributors, cross-functional team members) to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and

support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the global organization.

Essential Responsibilities

Collaborate with IT teams and external IT services partners to ensure that best practices are being followed and

that risk to ITT proprietary and customer data is protected.

· Cybersecurity Architecture Design:

o Develop and maintain security architectures and frameworks that align with industry best practices and

regulatory requirements.

o Design secure network, systems, application, and cloud architectures, ensuring they are resilient to

cyber threats.

o Create security models, frameworks and standards to guide the organization’s cybersecurity practices.

o Cybersecurity engineering and administration of tools owned and managed by the Cybersecurity team.

· Cybersecurity Engineering:

o Lead the engineering and implementation of security solutions, including firewalls, encryption protocols,

Secure Email Gateways, SASE, DLP, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.

o Develop and integrate security automation scripts and tools to enhance the organization’s security

posture.

o Work with development and operations teams to implement security controls within day-to-day IT

operations and CI/CD pipelines.

Position Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field;

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GDSA.

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on architecture, engineering, and design.

Plus a total of at least 12 years of experience in IT, in an architecture or systems design focused role. The ideal

candidate will have a broad set of experiences (operations, engineering, and architecture) ranging subject matter areas

including but not limited to cloud architecture & security design, networking architecture & protocols, systems

architecture & design, SDLC models and best practices.

Skills/Knowledge:

· Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF and 800-53 and 171, ISO/IEC 27001) and regulatory

requirements (e.g., GDPR, CMMC, NIS2).

· Experience with cloud security (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, IDaaS, etc), network security, application security, and

endpoint protection.

· Proficiency in security technologies, including firewalls, encryption, IDS/IPS, SIEM, SASE, EDR and VPNs.

· Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security automation.

· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

· Experience with secure software development practices and DevSecOps.

· Familiarity with containerization and microservices security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

· Experience with identity and access management (IAM) solutions.

· Knowledge of advanced threat detection techniques and tools.

· Proficiency in security operations and vulnerability management.

· Experience with Windows and Linux system administration.

· Knowledge of and experience with OT environments and ICS systems

 

Competencies/Traits:

- Highly self-motivated and self-directed.

- Proven experience to automate processes and work to drive repeatable outcomes.

- Passion for renewal and continuous improvement to drive performance and innovation.

- Comfortable with hands-on approach to addressing complex problems to gain a grounded and granular

understanding, make informed decisions and take appropriate actions

- Ability to be challenged with ambiguous situations; dissect and plan the work that simplifies the work for themselves

and others, with a focus on delivering results.

- Passion for data and innovation.

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects to completion while maintaining quality standards and project deadlines.

- Understands when new or alternate solutions are necessary and begins discussions with IT management and

business/functional partners to identify needed improvements to the solution/service framework.

- Leverages experience collaborating across cultures and organizations.

- High focus on interpersonal and cultural understanding across disparate teams work settings by initiating

conversations with others.

- Shares information proactively, directs workflows to leverage the expertise of individuals, and promotes a team

approach to achieve common goals.

- Provides solutions/services that conform to approved industry frameworks within his or her domain or country that

support best practices and standardization and meet requirements for risk, security, maintenance, scalability, and

performance. Initiates conversations with his/her manager and customers/partners when new, customized, or non-

standard solutions may be necessary.

- Leverages existing solutions, knowledge base, and best practices, and works within the approved

policy/governance framework.

- Gains trust by listening effectively, being open and transparent, and demonstrating results that the customer,

business, or function values.

- Demonstrates a sense of pride in the quality of his/her own work, and a willingness to take initiative to meet the

challenges of the customer, business, or function.

- Promotes accomplishments while holding others accountable for results.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Effective interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skills.

- Strong documentation skills.

- Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required.

- Ability to absorb and retain information quickly.

- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language to non-technical staff and end users.

- Keen attention to detail.

- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

- Self-directed, self-starter and strong analytical & problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work well under stress.

Equal Pay Act Statement We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations. Equal Pay Act Range 114,600 - 172,000 Options Apply for this job onlineApplyEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration. ITT Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, gender, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any or any other characteristic protected by law. (Government security rules may restrict certain work to specific individuals based on government criteria.)
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