Cyber Security Architect (Flexible Location)

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, with a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa is built on a foundation of strong values and operating excellence dating back nearly 130 years to the world-changing discovery that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life. Since inventing the aluminum industry, and throughout our history, our talented “Alcoans” have followed on with breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help us fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Cyber Security Architect to play a critical role in protecting Alcoa from evolving cyber threats. This global position encompasses specialist-level responsibilities for cyber security initiatives, projects, and activities across all operating units and locations. Does the prospect of serving in a leadership role within the global cyber security team of a top-tier global manufacturer interest you? If so, Alcoa is looking for you.

• Perform in-depth evaluations of Alcoa’s technology, infrastructure, and information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and opportunities for strengthening security.

• Deliver insightful recommendations based on assessments to guide cybersecurity improvements across IT and Business/Process Control Networks.

• Design and evolve Alcoa’s global cyber security architecture, ensuring alignment with industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).

• Champion a Defense in Depth approach, integrating best practices, tools, and processes into the architecture.

• Facilitate the deployment of cyber security architecture across infrastructure, cloud, and applications globally.

• Proactively identify cyber risks using advanced risk assessment processes, tools, and metrics.

• Lead the remediation of security gaps while ensuring compliance with Alcoa’s cyber security standards, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks.

• Provide consistent operational support to business units, ensuring effective execution of security requirements during routine and emergency operations.

• Actively participate in incident response, threat containment, and forensic analysis, leveraging Alcoa’s SIEM and monitoring systems.

• Conduct security assessments and threat analysis across Alcoa’s global sites to evaluate physical, technical, and network security controls.

• Collaborate with regional teams to implement corrective measures that reduce identified risks.

• Drive awareness and education initiatives across all organizational levels, promoting a strong cyber security culture.

• Serve as a bridge between IT teams, leadership, and business stakeholders to align security objectives with business goals.

• Assist in shaping Alcoa’s cyber security vision, by emphasizing, centralized data and asset protection strategies, preforming threat intelligence, incident management, and investigations.

• Balanced risk, compliance, and cost optimization aligned with business objectives.

• Develop and govern security standards for data and asset protection, risk management, and cyber resilience.

• Collaborate with development teams to implement Secure-by-Design principles throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Develop and enforce stringent application security standards for all production and development environments.

• Continuously research evolving cyber threats, emerging security technologies, and innovative authentication mechanisms.

• Recommend and implement cutting-edge solutions to keep Alcoa ahead of adversarial trends.

What you can bring to this role:

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people – are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT/IS, Business, Math, Finance, Engineering, Economics or Accounting/procurement from an accredited institution

• 4+ years in IT Operations or similar, preferred

• 5+ years in IT security

• Experience with security architectures, frameworks (ISO-2700x, NIST), and technologies

• Knowledge of process control systems, associated protocols, architecture, and security strongly preferred

• Certified in CISSP / CISM, preferred but not required.

• Project management experience in leading several small to large projects.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of project management processes, methodologies, and techniques.

• Experience with large, global infrastructure support processes

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule)

• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA

• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan

• 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.

• 56 hours of sick/safe leave.

• 8 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours

• Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek

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About the Location

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa’s U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters, Alcoa's Technology Center,  two smelters, and a calcined coke plant. While some roles are based on-site, Alcoa also offers a flexible working model for certain positions. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.  

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.  

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.