Lead IT Enterprise Security Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Lead IT Enterprise Architect – Security to define, lead, and evolve the enterprise security architecture across the organization. This role will be responsible for aligning security strategy with business priorities, designing secure technology architectures, and ensuring robust protection of enterprise systems, data, and digital assets.

This leader will work in close partnership with the Honeywell Global Security Team to co‑develop and scale a unified, enterprise‑wide security footprint that aligns with global standards, regulatory requirements, and evolving threat landscapes.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with deep expertise in cybersecurity architecture, enterprise systems, and risk management, capable of influencing executive stakeholders and driving enterprise‑wide transformation.

You will report directly to the Director of IT Enterprise Architecture and work out of our Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, or Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.

Hybrid

Work Schedule:

For the first 90 days, new hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite Monday‑Friday.

• Develop and own the enterprise security architecture roadmap, aligned with business, IT, and global security strategy.
• Partner closely with global security leadership to define and standardize the global security posture, frameworks, and long‑term vision.
• Define security architecture standards, reference models, and best practices across all platforms (cloud, on‑prem, hybrid).
• Lead the integration of security into enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and SABSA.
• Ensure alignment with global regulatory, compliance, and risk management frameworks.

• Serve as the primary architecture liaison between enterprise IT and global security teams.
• Contribute to enterprise‑wide initiatives to harmonize security controls, tooling, and governance models globally.
• Drive adoption of consistent security patterns and standards across regions, business units, and platforms.
• Support the development of a scalable, unified security architecture that addresses both corporate and operational (OT) environments where applicable.

• Provide architectural leadership for secure design of applications, infrastructure, and data platforms.
• Lead security design reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for key initiatives.
• Establish governance processes to ensure adherence to enterprise and global security standards.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed security‑by‑design, zero‑trust principles, and secure SDLC practices.

• Define and oversee security architectures for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Guide adoption of modern security patterns including Zero Trust, SASE, Dev Sec Ops , and API security.
• Collaborate with global teams to evaluate and securely adopt emerging technologies across the enterprise.

• Ensure enterprise architecture aligns with regulatory requirements such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR, and HIPAA (if applicable).
• Partner with global security, risk, compliance, and audit teams to mitigate enterprise‑wide risks.
• Support incident response architecture, cyber resilience planning, and business continuity strategies.

• Act as a trusted advisor to CIO, CISO, global security leadership, and senior executives.
• Lead and mentor architects and senior engineers across domains.
• Influence cross‑functional global teams without direct authority to drive alignment and execution.
• Translate business and global security requirements into scalable, secure architecture solutions.

• Evaluate and recommend security tools, platforms, and vendors in alignment with global security standards and strategies.
• Develop enterprise technology roadmaps that optimize cost, scalability, and risk reduction.
• Drive large‑scale initiatives such as identity & access management, network security, data protection, and threat protection programs.

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