Senior Director, Enterprise Security Architect

Job Responsibility:  

Security Architecture:

• Spearhead and design the implementation of security architectures that safeguard the company's critical intellectual property and operational infrastructure, ensuring resilience against advanced cyber threats and compliance with industry regulations.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture strategy - aligned with the company's business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance and direction to senior management on security architecture and technology investments.
• Ensure security architecture frameworks are integrated into all stages of system development and deployment.

   Risk Management:

• Identify and assess security risks, and address through ensuring appropriate architectural solutions with appropriate security controls
•   Oversee the implementation of security controls and ensure their effectiveness through regular assessments and audits.

Policy and Standards:

• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines, including reference architectures, to ensure consistent and effective security practices across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to the semiconductor industry.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Lead a security architecture team that includes specialties such as network, application, data, and cloud security fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, R&D, and manufacturing, to integrate appropriate security practices into business processes and projects.

     Technology Evaluation and Innovation:

• Stay abreast of emerging security technologies and trends and evaluate their applicability to the company's security architecture.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in security practices and technologies.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary point of contact for security architecture-related matters with internal and external stakeholders, including internal boards, committees and governance structures.
• Conduct regular briefings and training sessions for executives, employees, and partners.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders on architecture-related matters.

Job Qualification: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on security architecture at an enterprise level.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing security architectures in complex IT and OT environments.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security, application security, and data protection.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or TOGAF are highly desirable.

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NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.