Senior Cyber Security Architect I

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our digital solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, inventive, customer-centric, results-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services.

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvements to our existing GRC SaaS solution, LogicGate, including all processes, procedures, reporting, and metrics. 
• Evaluate existing GRC processes and procedures to identify areas of improvement. 
• Contribute to the curation of a comprehensive cybersecurity risk and compliance control framework and library. Understand and communicate baseline measures for control effectiveness.
• Lead and/or participate in targeted risk assessments across all business units and departments, overseeing and evaluating technology processes to ensure effective controls are in place.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to assist in the development and maintenance of all relevant policies, standards, and procedures.
• Facilitate training sessions to educate associates on newly implemented or revised policies, standards, and procedures.
• Lead and/or participate in various GRC / Risk Management projects and initiatives.
• Support and develop key risk metrics for GRC / Risk Management.
• Support data compilation to respond to customer questionnaires, and other internal/external audits (e.g., PCI) Assist in customer and auditor requests for information regarding program operations.
• Conduct research and collaborate with internal subject matter experts to understand and document priorities.

What you bring to the table:

• Developer/ admin experience with GRC platforms, such as LogicGate.
• Understanding of major risk frameworks (i.e., NIST 800-53, ISO 27001).
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced project management and documentation skills to manage multiple parallel priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, possessing the ability to communicate technical issues or risks to diverse audiences. 
• Ability to build strong and trusted relationships collaboratively.
• Strong decision-making skills and be highly self-disciplined.
• Self-starter who enjoys working independently, creating and implementing new initiatives, and works efficiently as part of a team.
• Capable of thriving in a dynamic, results-driven, and rapidly changing work environment.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of knowledge and experience in curating policies, workflows, questionnaires, and processes in at least one major GRC platform.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the diversity of our people, products, and services.