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Homeoffice Principal Security Architect (Dallas (Remote), Texas, US)

Worldwide Flight Services · Dallas, United States Of America · Remote

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About WFS

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The Principal Cybersecurity Architect uses transportation and aviation industry experience to blend deep technical expertise in security architecture with strategic leadership in policy development and enterprise-wide architectural influence.  This role is a bridge between technical cybersecurity teams and IT business focused leadership, influencing IT strategy through a security lens while mentoring less experienced architects, strengthening the organization’s overall security posture.

Responsibilities

  • Guide projects and IT security designs to ensure robust and cybersecurity compliant solutions, creates and evolves architectural patterns that align with global security standards and addresses the evolving threat landscape.
  • Develop and enforce security architecture policies, providing oversight across diverse projects, and ensuring security controls are integrated into technology solutions in line with business objectives.
  • As principal security advisor, review and influence solution designs and implementation plans to meet enterprise policies and risk tolerance.
  • Track emerging threats and technologies to keep security architecture ahead of the curve.
  • Translate strategic security principles into actionable architectural guidance.
  • Lead assessments of enterprise-wide architecture to strengthen the overall security posture.
  • Monitor and review emerging cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, and regulatory developments to continuously improve policies, patterns, and architectural standards.
  • Champion a culture of security innovation, pragmatism, and continuous improvement in how the organization addresses cybersecurity challenges across geographies
  • Ensure security architectural designs align with global data protection regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Design, maintain, evolve reusable security architectural patterns that enable secure-by-design practices across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Participate in architecture anddesitn reviews of critical IT and digital transformation projects.
  • Guide and mentor less experienced security architects.
  • Collaborate with the Risk Management and Governance and Compliance teams to define, refine, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and control frameworks, ensuring alignment to NIST CSF and ISO 27001.

Minimum Requirements

  • College degree or equivalalent exp.
  • Cybersecurity certifications I.e.: CISSP, CISM, Microsoft, Cisco, etc.
  • 10 years in cybersecurity, 5 in security architecture & design.
  • Align security programs & architectures with industry standards  & frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001)compliance requirements (e.g., Payment Card Industry).
  • Design & secure hybrid IT environments (on-premises & cloud services) across multi-cloud (Azure/AWS) & on-prem systems.
  • Exposure to highly regulated, safety-critical industries (e.g., aviation or transportation).
  • Expertise in cloud security architecture on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • In-depth understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and controls (especially NIST CSF and ISO 27001 standards). 
  • Fluency in modern attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and strong threat modelling skills, enabling proactive design of defenses against emerging cyber threats.
  • Skilled in conducting security architecture assessments and producing high-quality security reference architecture and design patterns that guide development and IT operations teams in secure solution delivery.
  • Familiarity with global compliance and data protection requirements & how to incorporate into security designs & recommendations.
  • Minimal international travel. 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

  • Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
  • Walk short distances. Reach above and/or below shoulder.
  • Handle/grasp documents or office equipment.
  • Sit and/or stand for short or extended periods of time.
  • Lift/carry/move objects, files and documents up to 10 pounds. Work in an office environment using standard office equipment.
  • Talk, listen, and speak clearly on telephone.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Perks & Benefits

  • Want your pay in advance?  Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
  • Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition?  On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
  • Need quality medical care?   Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
  • Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
  • Looking to stay healthy and improve your life?  Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
  • Want to invest in your future?  401k program offered with company match!
  • Looking to grow and have a career with us?  Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

 

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.