Senior Security Architect

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

 

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

 

At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

 

Our Culture  

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

 

Career Opportunities  

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

PHINIA is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to help shape and advance our global cybersecurity strategy. This individual will design modern security architectures, guide technology roadmaps, and ensure strong alignment between cyber capabilities, business priorities, and emerging threats.

A successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and demonstrated experience delivering secure architectures in hybrid cloud environments. Familiarity with CrowdStrike Falcon is strongly preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise security architecture, ensuring alignment with business and risk‑management objectives.
• Develop security standards, reference architectures, and patterns across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for key security technologies, including endpoint protection, network security, identity technologies, and SIEM/logging platforms.
• Lead architectural reviews and provide expert guidance for major initiatives and technology deployments.
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to embed security into solution design and CI/CD processes.
• Drive threat modeling activities and ensure security requirements are integrated into applications and services.
• Work closely with the SOC, CISO organization, and IT operations to continuously optimize the cyber defense posture.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations based on security, operational, and financial considerations.
• Architect, optimize, and enhance PHINIA’s enterprise deployment of CrowdStrike Falcon, including EDR/XDR, identity protection modules, threat‑hunting integrations, and sensor baseline governance.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including architecture, engineering, or security operations.
• Hands‑on expertise with enterprise security technologies (firewalls, IPS/WAF, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, IAM).
• Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms and securing workloads in Azure and hybrid environments.
• Experience with IT infrastructure fundamentals (OS, networking, virtualization, containers, storage).
• Familiarity with regulatory and control frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOX, and GDPR.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, or other.
• Ability to translate complex cyber concepts into business‑aligned recommendations.
• Executive‑ready communication and presentation skills.