Sr. Security Architect
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Nutrien is seeking a Sr. Security Architect for an onsite Calgary role to lead cyber security architecture on global programs, serve as the primary resource for threat and risk assessments on new initiatives, and craft risk treatment plans while guiding cross functional teams of security, IT and business leads. The role helps automate and standardize security across the enterprise and positions you as North America’s senior contributor within the Global Cybersecurity Team, staying ahead of threats and shaping new patterns and documentation. To apply, tailor your resume to show incident response, threat modeling, cloud security and DevSecOps with concrete outcomes, highlight ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2 Type II and privacy frameworks, and emphasize agile collaboration and strong risk communication.
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
The role of a Sr. Security Architect a dynamic and fast-paced environment and works with cross-functional teams (cyber security, business projects, and IT). The Security Architect will engage in an internal threat risk service focused on assessing and managing cyber security risks with new technology solutions being considered, developed, bought, or implemented. Key duties will be to identify and expedite requests when business opportunities require accelerated assurance to cyber security safely deliver cutting edge technology and innovation.
The role is a key participant in global enterprise projects seeking to further automate, globalize and standardize. You’ll forge strong working relationships with other teams and individuals including security analysts, senior enterprise architects, risk assessors, project managers and business leads. The role will allow teams/individuals to understand their information and cyber risk and manage them within Nutrien’s risk appetite.
Additionally, the position will be responsible for providing the appropriate teams with guidance on cyber security issues that need to be remediated. The individual must be able to work with and leverage Nutrien global cybersecurity support teams and architecture to provide superior solutions and advice to multiple layers of the Nutrien business teams.
What You'll Do:
- Cyber Security Architecture Consultant for Nutrien, working in close collaboration with the Nutrien Cyber Security Architecture team
- Serve as the primary resource for performing Nutrien Threat and Risk Assessments on new initiatives
- Create and communicate risk treatment plans to stakeholders, highlighting key risks associated with initiatives and consulting with teams to support risk remediation
- Act as a key team member on Nutrien’s threat and risk teams, promoting the company’s cybersecurity architecture across the enterprise
- Maintain strong knowledge of current cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities while staying informed on emerging adversary behaviors to support detection and prevention capabilities
- Lead client engagement interviews to frame and size engagements (triage), defining risks and opportunities for risk reduction
- Conduct peer reviews within the Cybersecurity Architecture team, including client communications and risk assessments, to ensure consistency
- Lead the development of new cybersecurity patterns, templates, processes, and documentation
- Stay current with new techniques and approaches for mitigating threats
- Serve as the senior cybersecurity position in North America and contribute as part of the Global Nutrien Cybersecurity Team
What You'll Bring:
- Previous cybersecurity role in a medium to large organization
- Experience in incident response, automation, and threat modeling
- Thorough knowledge of networking, artificial intelligence, security awareness, and malicious activities on the internet
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to determine root cause
- Experience creating cybersecurity architecture documentation with a primary focus on cloud capabilities and DevOps integration
- Experience assessing solutions across multiple technology stacks
- Ability to assess designs, identify potential risks within proposed solutions, and provide control objectives that reduce risk to acceptable business levels
- Understanding of basic enterprise project management fundamentals
- Ability to interpret situational context and lead cybersecurity architecture discussions across multiple layers of the business
- Ability to work as part of a global team while self-managing local workloads and priorities
- Extensive experience working with agile software development teams
- Consistent mindset that positions cybersecurity as an enabler for achieving business objectives
- Customer-focused attitude enabling secure and effective business operations
- Comprehensive and practical experience performing security architecture and risk assessment roles
- Technical diploma or degree in an IT-related field, or equivalent experience
- Cybersecurity-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CRISC) are considered an asset but not mandatory
- Knowledge of agile software development practices within a global organization is an asset
- Knowledge and experience with DevSecOps practices, tools, and methodologies is an asset
- Knowledge and experience implementing OWASP frameworks such as SAMM and DSOMM
- Experience with ISO 31000 or other risk management frameworks
- Experience with ISO 27001/27002 and SOC 2 Type II control frameworks
- Knowledge of privacy compliance frameworks such as CCPA, LGPD, and GDPR
- Knowledge and experience with cloud services such as serverless, containers, CI/CD pipelines, secure code management, security benchmarks, and identity services
- Fluent in written and conversational English, with experience working across global teams and time zones
- Ability to work independently within global processes and frameworks
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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