Information Security Architect

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THE ROLE:
The Security Architect will design and implement effective security strategies and solutions for AMD, ensuring alignment with security policies, business risk tolerance, and industry best practices. This individual will collaborate with various stakeholders to communicate cyber security requirements, drive awareness of security threats, and support the overall security team.

THE PERSON: 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with AMD’s business units and project teams to design and support implementation of effective security strategies and solutions to secure the business.  Additionally, the ideal candidate will provide guidance and expertise to ensure alignment with AMD security policies, business risk tolerance and industry best practices.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for liaising between project teams, IT and Information Security Teams to promote adoption of enterprise security solutions and processes.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Actively contribute to AMD’s Enterprise Security practice, support the design and implementation of AMD’s Enterprise Security Strategy and solutions that enable secure and timely business delivery.  
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define and communicate cyber security requirements to the business in alignment with AMD policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.  
• Provide business context to emerging security threats, tactics, and techniques to drive user awareness and diligence. 
• Support business and technology owners in identifying potential security threats to AMD systems and data to determine appropriate security measures. 
• Review system security designs and controls and recommend security enhancements based on identified gaps in security architecture. 
• Support Business Information Security Officer program to enable executive security awareness and risk mitigation across the enterprise. 
• Develop topic-specific guidance publications and security training for business teams. 
• Support executive-level security communications and presentations. 
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships and trust with key stakeholders across business units and corporate areas (e.g., Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Information Technology, etc.). 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Entry to Mid level experience as an Enterprise Security Architect, Security Solution Architect, or Information Security Consultant.
• Experience in high technology industry, technology engineering, or semi-conductor is preferable.
• Must be familiar with cloud-based enterprise security technologies.
• Must maintain knowledge of latest security, technology trends and predictions.
• Able to effectively communicate, interact and influence business stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver innovative solutions and consistently demonstrate business-focused outcomes.
• Have working knowledge of information security and risk frameworks/standards (i.e., ISO 27001/2, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF).
• Possess strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt information based on the audience.
• Problem solving ability and strong analytical skills. 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS/MS preferred.   
• SANS, MCSE, RHCSS, CISSP, CISA, CISM certification(s). 

LOCATION:

Austin TX

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.