About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

OT

Technology & Systems Department

The Technology & Systems department drives technological innovation for the company and advances the technology strategy to support global growth. This includes IT, Software Development, OT / Automation Systems, and business process improvement. At Vantage, we are very hands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes so we can make informed purchase decisions. The Technology & Systems department participates in designing each of our new data center building’s networking infrastructure, including but not limited to diverse pathways connecting to carriers, meet-me room (MMR) hosting (rack, cabs, ladders, cross connect panels…), wireless AP coverage, etc.

We rely on extreme collaboration with Sales, Construction, Operations and Corporate Functions to drive simplification, establish global standards with continuous improvement and speed to value. We are working to build a reliable, scalable, sustainable, and secure technology roadmap/landscape that enables us to better serve our customers and employees and be the partner of choice. Our focus is on speed to value with financial and execution discipline. We strive to double the good, halve the bad, in half the time.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for an experienced Security Architect to add to the IT Digital Products team. The Security Architect will design, build, and maintain Vantage’s security architecture. You will also be a key driver in implementation of security policy and best practices aligned with Technology & Systems strategic priorities. The IT Digital Products team includes the following areas: Enterprise Architecture, Custom Digital Solutions, Integrations, Enterprise Data Management (EDM), Advanced analytics, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). As a key contributor this position will interface regularly with technology leaders and internal departments such Operations and Sales. The ability to influence and foster consensus across teams at all organizational levels is crucial to be successful in this role. A good understanding of business processes, challenges and goals is required to provide insightful ideas and creative solutions when faced with issues. Ultimately the role will suit someone who is nimble and can navigates obstacles well.

Essential Job Functions

· Perform architecture assessments, identify gaps in existing security architecture, and recommend changes or improvements.

· Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats.

· Create solutions that align enterprise security architecture frameworks and standards (e.g. SABSA, NIST 800-53, ISO 27002) with overall business and security strategy.

· Participate in risk assessments for new technologies and projects.

Duties

· Employ secure configuration management processes.

· Assist in developing a disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Identify and prioritize system functions required to promote continuity and availability of critical business processes such that in the circumstance of system failure critical business functions are restored or recovered promptly.

· Document security requirements and controls for protecting information, systems, and technology assets.

· Define and document how the implementation of a new technology impacts the security posture of the current environment.

· Document and update as necessary all definition and architecture activities.

· Provide input on security requirements to be included in request for proposals (RFPs), statements of work (SOWs), and other procurement documents.

· Communicate current and emerging security threats to project team members.

Job Requirements

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in Security Architecture

· Experience in IT, OT, and Cloud Security

· Certifications for SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network and Security) GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)