Cloud Cybersecurity Architect

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.  

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

In your future role as a Cloud Cybersecurity Architect, you will

Support the cyber security initiatives to protect Nouryon through the secure configuration and maintenance of cybersecurity tools and the following:

• Design and implement secure enterprise architecture solutions that align with company cybersecurity and IT standards
• Evaluate proposed solutions to ensure alignment with security framework; recommend improvements as needed
• Communicate security concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Oversee the ongoing management of the Enterprise Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) solution, ensuring robust security measures are in place to protect cloud-native applications and infrastructure.
• Contribute to the delivery of cybersecurity of technical requirements for all projects that go on at a business and IT level
• Stay up to date on emerging threats, technologies and industry best practices

Risk analysis – Identify and analyze cyber security risks, stakeholders and linkages to other activities and define required risk remediation activities

Result: Cyber security risks are identified, reported, clear, and well understood

Remediation execution – Coordinate, monitor and accountably execute remediation activities to mitigate cybersecurity risk and take corrective actions when necessary.

Result: Timely delivery of remediation activities and reporting of information to the Director of Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering

Relations Management – Build, maintain and utilize a network of in- and external stakeholders/partners within the organization

Result: Cohesive relationships that contribute to risk remediation

Technical expertise – Be a Subject Matter Expert on cybersecurity tooling, help deploy technology to enforce technical security requirements, standards, and procedures.

Result: Technical support and expertise are available and required resources are approved

We believe you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or other related fields or relevant experience
• Cybersecurity certifications such as AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, SC-100, GICSP, GIAC or GRID are a plus
• Certifications in vendor Cybersecurity Platforms are a plus
• 7-10+ years of overall experience, including at least 2-5 years specifically in a cybersecurity architecture-related role
• Strong experience in cloud security (Azure), Containers, Identity & Access Management, infrastructure architecture, and zero trust frameworks
• Proven ability to analyze architectural risk, perform threat profiling, and apply compensating controls in complex business scenarios
• Proven experience in managing CNAPP Solutions
• Familiarity with regulatory environments; experience in Chemical Manufacturing or Oil & Gas
• Deep understanding of security controls and how to apply them through technology, configuration, and architectural design
• Ability to assess gaps in ideal-state architecture and propose acceptable risk-based solutions
• Broad technical knowledge with the depth to understand and assess a range of security technologies and platforms

Great if you have

• Leadership skills by showing “presence in the room”
• Strong strategic and tactical skills with ability to execute and follow through
• Ability to drive continuous improvement of the processes, policies, standards
• Able to work in an inclusive way in the engineering community to make sure the business experiences ‘one voice’ and the project team’s collective objectives are met
• Excellent interpersonal skills, influencing, persuading, entrepreneurship, result oriented, negotiation, problem solving
• Good structured and analytical skills
• Good communication and presentation skills in English both verbal and written
• Open to innovation, change and ability to work in a flexible work environment
• Able to impart knowledge and learn quickly
• Team player, contributes to project team’s ability to reach maximum performance
• Demonstrated high performance levels and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

We believe you are a team member who has

Driving for Results

Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; will put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives; takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work

Interacting with People at Different Levels

Comfortable interacting with people at all levels of the organization; adjusts style of conversation based on the audience; uses words and messages appropriate given the background and interests of the people he/she is talking to

Working Safely

Respects and follows safety policies and regulations; scans the environment for things that may pose a safety risk; encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices

Acting with Integrity

Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he she said they would do; follows through on commitments

Displaying Technical Expertise

Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and master’s the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others

Good to know
 

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Sr. Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Deputy CISO located in Houston, TX.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

We look forward to receiving your application! 

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.  
 

We encourage you as a valued Nouryon employee to share talents from your network to help us to bring in new Changemakers through our new Employee Referral Program! Bringing in new, skilled people with a great mindset is beneficial for both you and Nouryon. All info you need to make a referral is here. Join us in growing Nouryon!  

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.  

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We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies. 

Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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What can Nouryon offer you?

If you share our values and ambitions, we offer a fascinating international environment that rewards your skills and enthusiasm. Our employment package comprises a competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme. Training opportunities and internal networks enable valuable personal and professional development. And through challenging projects you will help us become first choice for our customers, shareholders and employees, all over the world.

Application details

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A pre-employment screening may form part of the selection process.

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