Grainger ยท 17 hours ago
Lead Network and Infrastructure Security Architect
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $201K/yr
5+ years expGrainger is a leading broad line distributor serving millions of customers worldwide with innovative technology and solutions. They are seeking a Lead Network and Infrastructure Security Architect to develop security architecture for their infrastructure and networking, ensuring security is integrated into their global systems and supporting platforms.
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Responsibilities
Plan, research, and develop security architecture for infrastructure, networking, and internally supported cybersecurity solutions
Define roadmaps to support security and company technology goals
Work with teams to define requirements, evaluate architecture, analyze trade-offs, and recommend solutions
Create conceptual and logical architecture designs
Assess risks through threat modeling and white-boarding exercises with teams
Evaluate products and tools through Proof of Value exercises
Advise product teams on the security implications of their roadmaps
Partner with network engineering, cloud platform, and enterprise architecture teams to ensure security is embedded in technical decisions from design through implementation
Qualification
Required
Deep technical knowledge within the network security space. Areas of familiarity must include SSE/SASE, SD-WAN, next-generation firewalls, enterprise routing and switching, web application firewalls, cloud-adjacent and edge compute, and OT/ICS network security principles
Deep technical knowledge in enterprise infrastructure including hypervisor security, mobile device management, containers, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)/automation platforms
Knowledge of cloud security within AWS, Azure, and M365. Demonstrate knowledge in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud connectivity
Familiarity with security frameworks and industry standards such as CIS benchmarks
Familiarity with enterprise endpoint management platforms (e.g., Intune, JAMF) and their security policy enforcement capabilities
Awareness of security implications for AI/ML workloads and infrastructure
Understanding of identity-aware network security controls and integration with enterprise identity providers
5+ years of architecture experience
3+ years of information security experience
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted
Preferred
Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CCNP Security, vendor certifications (e.g., Palo Alto PCNSE/Network Security Architect, Zscaler), or cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty/Network specialty, Azure Security Engineer)
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
Company
Grainger
As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
D. G. Macpherson
Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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