Information Security Architect

Posted Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Pay Rate
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$121,000 – $161,300

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is placed in the pay range.

Memphis (Hybrid) or Remote (For remote positions, Global Cellulose Fibers will consider residents of the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.)

Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) seeks an experienced Information Security Architect to drive the design and implementation of enterprise-wide security architectures and initiatives. This role will lead the development of secure system architectures, frameworks, and roadmaps that align with the company’s business and IT strategies.

The ideal candidate is an expert in security frameworks, cloud security, risk management, and enterprise architecture, with a strong background in leading security transformations.

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise security architecture to address emerging threats and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership, engineering, cloud, and infrastructure teams to integrate security into technology solutions and roadmaps.
• Drive security architecture for cloud (Azure), on-prem, hybrid, and containerized environments.
• Define and maintain security policies, standards, and reference architectures.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and make recommendations for adoption.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and gap analysis to improve the company’s security posture.
• Serve as a security advisor to enterprise projects and ensure alignment with security best practices.
• Provide Information Security consulting services on Company projects and initiatives
• Act as Subject Matter Experts on Information Security requirements for IT and OT.
• Partner with Company Legal and Sourcing departments on security requirements in Company contracts and agreements, and interface with Customers and other external parties responding to their assessments of security controls
• Perform Information Security Risk Assessments of Company projects, Vendors/Suppliers, compliance initiatives and new technologies.
• Develop and socialize Security Architecture Roadmaps control requirements and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with MSP on ensuring security principles are maintained

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years as security architect in a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven experience collaborating with third-party security vendors or MSPs
• Strong expertise in security operations, incident response, threat detection, and investigative methodologies
• Deep understanding of network security, identity & access management (IAM), data protection, and encryption technologies
• Strong experience with cloud security architecture in Azure
• Experience or deep understanding of manufacturing technologies and the security requirements around Operational Technology, SCADA and other control system environments
• Proven knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, ISA 62443 and MITRE ATT&CK
• Experience and understanding of various regulatory requirements and laws, including but not limited to:
  Payment Card Industry (PCI), ISA 62443, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM required.
• Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Dev Sec Ops  principles
• Strong analytical, relationship management, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders

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