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Director of Security Architecture...

Arm Limited
Cambridge
22 hours ago
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Job Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Security Architecture with deep experience in the Technology and Semiconductor industries to build and lead a revamped security architecture capability. Reporting directly into the CISO, this leader will build and lead a team of architects focused on delivering robust, scalable security architectures for a robust security posture whilst enabling the business.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive security architecture strategy tailored to the unique risks and operational needs of the semiconductor design, manufacturing and high-tech partner ecosystem.
  • Define reference architectures, threat models, and security design patterns across hybrid, cloud-native, and on-premise environments.
  • Mentor a technically excellent team, with a solid focus on domain-specific expertise (cloud, semiconductors, AI).
  • Lead architectural design and implementation of security solutions that span cloud-native, hybrid, and on-premises environments, with a focus on AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud deployments.
  • Collaborate closely with Cyber Defence Operations, Security Technology Operations, Governance, Risk and Compliance, IT Infrastructure, Engineering, Compliance and AI teams to integrate security tooling and sophisticated security capabilities into business-critical systems.
  • Define frameworks and standards aligned with industry standards (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK) and semiconductor-specific regulatory requirements including export control and SoX compliance.
  • Drive innovation by utilising AI and machine learning technologies to enhance threat detection, incident response, and overall cyber defense posture.
  • Partner with senior leadership to communicate security architecture roadmaps, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance postures.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, cross-team collaboration, and technical excellence within the security architecture function.
  • Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-calibre security architecture team with expertise relevant to the semiconductor and high-tech domain.
  • Creating operational excellence through the use of ServiceNow to assess change and enable the business to work dynamically, whilst leading workload and prioritisation decisions.

    Required Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrated ability in security architecture leadership roles within Technology or Semiconductor industries.
  • Proven expertise in cloud security architecture and deployments, particularly in AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Solid understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and relevant semiconductor industry standards.
  • Excellent leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing technical teams.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage both technical teams and executive leaders.

    “Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related technical subject area.
  • Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP) and familiarity with AI/ML applications in security preferred.

    In Return:

    A high trust environment with the autonomy to build and shape a world-class critical capability for the organisation. You'll be valued as a key member of the security leadership team and will help shape the enterprise security strategy, working on some of the most complex and sophisticated challenges we're trying to solve.

    Accommodations at Arm

    At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

    Hybrid Working at Arm

    Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

    Equal Opportunities at Arm

    Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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