Senior Enterprise Security Architect

Staples is business to business. 

You’re what binds us together. Our digital solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, inventive, customer-centric, results-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology, and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services.

We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Security Architect responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions that support the organization’s security posture while maintaining scalability, efficiency, and compliance. This role will drive security initiatives across IAM, cloud security, threat and vulnerability management, Active Directory, network security, and application security, ensuring robust, enterprise-wide protections against evolving cyber threats.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and implementing enterprise security architecture that aligns with business needs and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Leading Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives, ensuring secure access across cloud and on-premise systems.
• Defining and driving threat and vulnerability management strategies, proactively mitigating risks to infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Implementing cloud security solutions, working across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments to ensure resilience and compliance.
• Optimizing Active Directory structures, authentication mechanisms, and role-based security protocols.
• Collaborating with network security teams to enhance defense mechanisms, including firewall configurations, intrusion detection, and endpoint security.
• Integrating application security best practices into development lifecycles, ensuring secure software architecture and deployment.
• Ensuring architecture project rollouts meet security standards and integrate effectively across existing applications.
• Recommending modifications to application development, database design, networking, or infrastructure architecture to comply with internal security policies.
• Monitoring emerging security technologies and industry best practices to maintain a leading-edge cybersecurity strategy.
• Assisting senior leadership in developing security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Conducting or participating in security audits, identifying security gaps, and developing risk mitigation solutions.
• Providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior associates, fostering a culture of security awareness and collaboration.

What you bring to the table:

• Expertise in enterprise security architecture, IAM, cloud security, threat and vulnerability management, Active Directory, network security, and application security.
• Strong leadership in cybersecurity strategy development with a focus on scalable, AI-driven security solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills for collaborating across business and technical teams.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.

What’s needed—Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role with progressive responsibility.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security, IAM, threat modeling, incident response, and compliance frameworks.

What’s needed—Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar).
• Experience with AI-driven security solutions for proactive threat detection and mitigation.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• 22 days of PTO and holiday schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday).
• Competitive benefits including online and retail discounts, Company Match 401(k), physical and mental health wellness programs, and more!

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Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.