Sr. Lead, Information Security Architecture Engineering

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
12
The Team:

Our Security Architecture team is at the forefront of cutting-edge security innovation within S&P Global Energy, while maintaining strong cross-collaboration with corporate teams across the organization. The team provides unique exposure to emerging AI technologies and security challenges, positioning members at the intersection of energy sector expertise and enterprise-wide security leadership.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Design and implement enterprise cybersecurity architecture using Defense-in-Depth principles and risk-based frameworks, directly impacting the security posture of global technology initiatives
• Lead architecture reviews and provide strategic security guidance for business-critical projects, serving as the primary security subject matter expert for cross-functional teams
• Drive secure cloud and AI adoption strategies by developing new architecture standards and conducting risk analysis for emerging technologies across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments
• Produce comprehensive technical reports and executive presentations on enterprise security strategies, influencing C-level decision-making and organizational security direction
• Establish baseline security standards and hardening techniques for operating systems, network segmentation, and identity access management across diverse technology stacks
• Perform advanced threat modeling and risk assessments for strategic technology initiatives, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of security vulnerabilities

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $146,000 to $200,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

Basic Required Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related technical field with 8+ years of progressive experience in information security and enterprise architecture
• Expert-level knowledge of security frameworks, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and OWASP, with demonstrated ability to implement governance controls in enterprise environments
• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud security architectures and engineering across major platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including infrastructure, platform, and software service models
• Advanced proficiency in threat modeling methodologies, risk assessment frameworks, and security architecture design patterns for complex enterprise environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of translating security requirements into scalable architecture solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to both technical teams and executive leadership

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional security certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or cloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer)
• Experience with security automation tools and infrastructure as code technologies such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible for security policy enforcement
• Background in regulatory compliance framework,s including SOX, PCI-DSS, or industry-specific regulation,s with hands-on audit and remediation experience
• Previous experience in financial services or highly regulated industries with an understanding of data protection and privacy requirements

What's In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

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Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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