Business Security Solutions Architect

McCormick & Company, Inc.
Haddenham
2 months ago
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Position: Business Security Solutions Architect

Based: Łódź, Poland OR Haddenham, United Kingdom

 

 

 

The Business Security Solutions Architect is a business-facing role that requires a deep understanding of security architecture, consulting, and risk assessment.

 

Reporting to the Cybersecurity Business Enablement Director, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and business units to design and implement effective security solutions, provide expert security consulting, be a trusted advisor to business leaders, and evaluate and mitigate security risks.  This role will be part of a team that will lead projects through their respective life cycles ensuring that business and technical requirements are achieved securely.

 

This role will require an in depth understanding of both cloud, on premise, and manufacturing technology and how to use security controls and tools to protect McCormick systems and data.

 

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Architect and design comprehensive information security solutions that align with business requirements, industry best practices, and regulatory standards. Provide security consulting services to business stakeholders, offering expert guidance on security strategies, controls, and practices to enhance the overall security posture.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential security risks across systems, networks, and applications.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business units to understand their security needs and translate them into effective security solutions.
  • Evaluate existing security controls, policies, and procedures to identify areas for improvement and recommend necessary enhancements. Stay up to date with emerging security threats, technologies, and industry trends, and apply this knowledge to design and implement proactive security measures.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, effectively communicating security concepts and requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborate with security teams to ensure the successful implementation and ongoing monitoring of security solutions.
  • Define a roadmap to continually assess and iterate security best practices for cloud, and on-premise environments as it pertains to reducing risk and ensure the protection of both the organization and customer data.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • Strong and proven experience in information security, with a focus on security solutions architecting, security consulting, and risk assessment.
  • Strong knowledge of security architecture principles, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing effective security solutions across systems, networks, and applications.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders at all levels, preferably within manufacturing environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and assess risks.
  • Strong business and financial acumen for project, capital and operational budgets including experience of collaborating with business to develop, implement and realize return on investment.
  • Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other related certifications, are highly desirable.
  • Technical knowledge of security frameworks and controls including NIST 800-53.

 

 

COMPANY

 

Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

 

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz and Kamis.

 

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

 

 

TO APPLY

 

 

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

 

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

 

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