MTAP - Lead Cybersecurity Architect - Endpoint Security

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Job Title: MTAP - Lead Cybersecurity Architect
 

Position Overview:
The Lead Cybersecurity Architect at the P5 level is a senior role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge endpoint security solutions to safeguard the organization's digital assets. This role specializes in protecting devices, user access points, and endpoint environments against emerging cyber threats. As a technical leader, the Endpoint Security Architect collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate endpoint security seamlessly across the enterprise, aligning with organizational and regulatory requirements. This position demands expertise in endpoint protection technologies, strategic vision, and a proactive approach to addressing endpoint-specific cybersecurity challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Endpoint Security Architecture Design

• Develop and lead the creation of comprehensive endpoint security architectures, aligning with industry standards and organizational goals.
• Provide detailed endpoint security design specifications, architectural diagrams, and deployment strategies.
• Continuously evaluate endpoint environments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure robust protection mechanisms.

Implementation and Integration

• Oversee the implementation and integration of endpoint security technologies, such as EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) and antivirus solutions, into the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT, desktop support, and other teams to ensure secure endpoint configurations.
• Validate the functionality and effectiveness of endpoint security controls through rigorous testing and optimization.

Endpoint Security Technology Evaluation

• Assess and recommend advanced endpoint security tools and platforms based on organizational needs and threat landscapes.
• Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations for new endpoint security solutions to ensure compatibility and effectiveness.
• Provide strategic recommendations for upgrading and enhancing existing endpoint security tools.

Incident Response and Threat Mitigation

• Act as a subject-matter expert during endpoint-specific security incidents and investigations.
• Lead efforts to mitigate endpoint-focused attacks such as malware, phishing, and ransomware.
• Develop and refine endpoint-focused incident response playbooks and procedures.

Compliance and Endpoint Governance

• Ensure that endpoint security designs comply with regulatory, organizational, and industry standards.
• Participate in endpoint-specific security audits, assessments, and remediation planning.
• Maintain thorough documentation for all endpoint security systems, designs, and processes.

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as a bridge between endpoint security teams, IT operations, and senior leadership to align security goals.
• Present endpoint security strategies and updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives to embed endpoint security best practices into organizational processes and workflows.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Anticipate evolving endpoint threats and proactively develop innovative protection strategies.
• Stay abreast of emerging endpoint technologies and threat intelligence.
• Champion long-term endpoint security projects and ensure alignment with the organization's cybersecurity vision.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Experience

• 8–10 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with significant focus on endpoint security architecture.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-grade endpoint protection systems.
• Experience with endpoint security technologies such as EDR, endpoint encryption, vulnerability management tools, and endpoint hardening practices.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of endpoint security frameworks, principles, and technologies.
• Proficiency in endpoint security tools, such as SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Microsoft Defender, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of threat detection, malware analysis, and endpoint incident response techniques.
• Familiarity with integrating endpoint solutions in hybrid cloud environments.

Certifications

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or endpoint-specific certifications like CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator or Microsoft Security certifications.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on endpoint protection challenges.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Physical Requirements: General Office Demands

Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S, now or in the future, without the support from McKesson.

Relocation is NOT budgeted for this position

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

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