What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director of Security Architecture and Engineering position at Yum! Brands?
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership :
o Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for security architecture and engineering across enterprise services (, HR, ERP, finance), custom-built platforms, and cybersecurity tools.
o Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO and executive leadership on security architecture and engineering matters.
o Promote alignment between security initiatives and business objectives, integrating security into the platform P&L.
o Establish secure design and engineering standards for Yum’s custom platforms, including ecommerce, restaurant management systems, and other brand-specific technologies.
o Collaborate with product and platform teams to incorporate security-by-design principles into the development lifecycle.
o Ensure secure architecture for enterprise services, ensuring data protection, compliance, and operational resilience.
o Lead the design and implementation of Yum’s cybersecurity tools platform, enabling efficient threat detection, prevention, and response.
o Evaluate and integrate emerging security technologies that align with the company’s strategic and operational needs.
o Oversee the architecture and engineering of network security for cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure, including restaurant connectivity.
o Develop and implement strategies to secure internal and external network communication, ensuring scalability and reliability.
o Ensure all security architecture and engineering initiatives align with NIST frameworks and industry standards.
o Partner with GRC and other teams to support compliance requirements (, PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX).
o Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Security Architecture and Engineering team.
o Foster collaboration across security, IT, and business units to deliver innovative and secure solutions.
o Drive a culture of continuous improvement, emphasizing security awareness and operational excellence.
o Identify and mitigate risks associated with enterprise and custom platforms, ensuring secure, sustainable operations.
o Collaborate with the Security Operations Team to analyze and address vulnerabilities and incidents proactively.
Qualifications
Key Competencies
Salary Range : $, to $, annually bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Benefits : Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage : medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA / HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our (k) plan. Yum! provides weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, a floating day off and paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -
