Information Security Architect (Endpoints and Servers)

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical leadership and is responsible for determining the direction for the IT architecture, standards, design and implementation approaches for the company’s application systems, infrastructure and/or network-based cloud product systems. Creates, evaluates and implements plans and design proposals for high impact IT solutions and their use involving leading edge technologies and methods considering key factors such as their long-term effectiveness (service delivery and cost), practicality, technical limitations and criticality. This is an expert-level role requiring independent action to establish methods and procedures on new and/or special assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

IT Architect

• Lead security architecture, design and management oversight of endpoints and servers
• Lead security projects by designing, researching, proposing and implementation of new endpoint and server security controls
• Lead the endpoint, mobile and server security domain roadmap and manage related strategy and planning activities
• Provide endpoint and server security consultation and oversight for customer connections and or merger and acquisitions
• Lead development and management of security standards for endpoint and server security domain
• Lead and execute project plans as authorized
• Assist PMO with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as needed
• Maintain a relationship with key Third-Party vendors, such as software security vendors to provide support to the infrastructure as needed.
• Work closely with other IT and manufacturing functional teams to ensure cohesive support and strategies across the organization
• Provide consultation service to support new Service Requests / Intake Process
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem solving with a wide variety of client/user issues and act as an escalation point for cybersecurity endpoint and server related issues
• Work and lead enterprise efforts in a multicultural and multiple time zones complex enterprise environment
• Conduct security architecture reviews of existing and proposed systems, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate controls and mitigation strategies.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Know and understand Jabil business strategy
• Know and understand Jabil IT strategy & objectives
• Define the overall solution architecture consistent with Jabil’s methodology
• Be responsible for the technical solution by providing leadership for the customer, project manager, domain architects, domain specialists and application engineers to advance and deliver solutions
• Consult and Inform Enterprise Architects and Senior IT Architects to design and deliver solutions
• Earn trust of clients and management
• Assess merits of alternative technical approaches and gain consensus for best approach
• Learn, follow, promote, and improve recognized methodologies to design and deliver solutions
• Ensure that the non-functional requirements are satisfied including, but not limited to, security, disaster recovery, availability, and performance
• Researches technology and industry trends to hone both personal and Jabil’s competitive edge
• Through modeling or prototyping, validate solution prior to full implementation
• Develop expertise in one of the following disciplines: Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Infrastructure Architecture
• Mentor IT professionals

Management Practices

• Develop project plans and influence project organization
• Apply recognized system sizing methodology
• Vet change(s) with respect to scope, schedule, cost, risk, etc.
• Cross train staff to reduce delivery risk
• Define processes & methods necessary to support delivery/deployment
• Define management tools to support production environment

Continuous Improvement

• Utilize Lean Six Sigma or other methods to identify & provide guidance on organizational improvement opportunities
• Perform root cause analysis and remediation actions
• Contribute to Jabil IP though development and submission of patents

Policy & Procedures

• Comply with IT policy, procedure, and process
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy

Training & Development

• Define technical job content & qualifications of key roles required to support technical infrastructure
• Work closely with management to assess and aid the development of staff skill sets
• Assist management to assess and help resolve staffing knowledge gaps

Communication

• Publish and present to customers, IT leaders and business executives
• Engage with vendors and third parties as needed
• Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style
• Ask questions; encourage input from staff
• Develop peer relationships with Senior IT Architects

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Typically reports to management.
• The purpose of this role is not primarily managerial, and the job is typically NOT directly responsible for managing employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and experience in designing and building security controls for endpoint (Windows, MacOS, Iphone and Android) and server (Windows, MS SQL, RedHat, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, ) platforms
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems such as Crowdstrike
• Experience with Qualis or similar platform compliance scanning tools
• Experience in designing, testing and implementation of CIS hardening standards within a complex enterprise environment
• Knowledge and experience with infrastructure technologies such as Active Directory and MS Intune
• Strategic and tactical knowledge of strategy, processes, and capabilities, enabling technologies, and governance of enterprise systems.
• Knowledge and experience with compliance & security standards across the enterprise IT landscape; deep understanding of enterprise risk management methods and techniques to drive successful outcomes in a multi-national environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Understanding of all architectural components and their interrelationships
• Knowledge of Software Engineering and Architectural Principles and methods
• Solid presentation and written communication skills
• Good judgment and the ability to handle stressful situations
• Team lead experience in application development
• Knowledge and experience of one or more languages e.g., Java, C#, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with server-side technologies
• Knowledge and experience with client-side technologies e.g., Node, Angular
• Knowledge and experience working in an Agile methodology
• Knowledge of SOA, including REST, SOAP, API Management, and other integration patterns e.g. ESB, EIP, etc.
• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Knowledge of UML or ArchiMate
• Knowledge of cloud technologies
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Post-graduate degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems expected
• Minimum 12 years of experience in a related discipline
• Or, equivalent combination of education, training, or experience

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Open CA Level 1: Certified
• TOGAF 9 Foundation
• ArchiMate 3 Foundation

The pay range for this role is $126,100 - $227,000. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: October 02, 2026.As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

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