Job Description

Job Summary

The Principal Cyber Security Architect will design and oversee implementation of secure information technology architectures. The individual will have significant breadth and depth of expertise in cyber security in order to provide guidance and direction of information system assets, corporate information, and intellectual property assets. May oversee one or more teams during the implementation and integration of new and existing cyber security solutions.

Job Responsibilities

Develops/recommends modifications to application development, database design, networking, or infrastructure architecture with the goal of complying with internal information security policies and standards.
Recommends modifications to application development, database design, networking, or infrastructure architecture with the goal of complying with internal information security policies and standards.
Monitors emerging products, technologies, or best practices that will improve security for the organization and its stakeholders.
Works with senior leadership in the development of security policies, standards, and strategies.
Participates in security audits, identifies security gaps, and develops and implements risk mitigation solutions.
Stays current on evolving security and legislative / regulatory changes related to security. Determines leading edge technical / business approaches and/or develops major new technical tools.
Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to junior security architects.
Recognized internally and externally as an expert in the field.

About Walgreens and WBA

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.

The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

External Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years Experience in enterprise information security architectures and solutions OR High School/GED and at least 9 years Experience in enterprise information security architectures and solutions.
Experience researching and identifying information security products, services, and trends.
Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.
Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates
Experience interacting at the executive level
Experience identifying issues and recommending and implementing strategies and solutions to resolve problems.
At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or crossfunctional team leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

CISSP or CISA Certification

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.