About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

14

The Team:

Our Application and Infrastructure Security team at S&P Global is responsible for driving the security strategy, implementing robust platform security controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. As a member of our team, you will provide strategic insights, lead security initiatives, and collaborate with business unit leaders and engineering teams to safeguard the integrity of our applications and infrastructure. Join us and contribute to our mission of protecting our products, applications, and services from potential threats.

Responsibilities and Impact:

The Head of Security Architecture and Engineering will build and manage our Security Architecture & Engineering workstream and ensuring fit-for-purpose enterprise security solutions designed and implemented. These enterprise security services will protect our most important assets – our customers and our intellectual property - whilst ensuring that our network, infrastructure systems, applications, products and information are securely monitored and protected.

• Leading a regional team of security architecture experts, providing a supportive environment that attracts and retains talent

• Pro-actively providing security leadership and guidance to business divisions, projects and 3rd parties

• Developing, and the leading the implementation of, security blueprints, which will be adopted for the design, build and maintenance of, Products, Connected platforms and devices, IT infrastructure, and IT applications

• Implementing security best practice on cyber elements of business and IT-led initiatives

• Lead security engineering operations to industrialize world-class security solutions, and ensure  cyber protection is continually reviewed and improved to reflect emerging new threats

• Lead the creation of solution designs that underpin our broad ranging global cyber security transformation program – ensuring world-class solutions are effectively designed and implemented

• Manage vendor and supplier commercial relationships, continuously explore and implement cost effective measures to optimize security investment (technology & support model).

• Cultivate core relationships between internal stakeholders and external partners and other third-party entities.

• Work with Information Security leadership to contribute effectively to our Cyber Security Governance Framework.

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive security tasks and processes, reducing manual intervention and improving response times.

• Drive continuous improvement of automated security processes and tools, leveraging feedback and metrics for optimization.

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 $152,600 to $250,000. 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.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience: The candidate should have a strong background in security architecture and engineering, with several years of experience in designing and implementing security solutions. They should have a deep understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends in cybersecurity.

• Leadership skills: The candidate should have proven leadership abilities, including experience managing and leading a global team of security professionals. They should be able to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, and effectively collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.

• Technical expertise: The candidate should have a comprehensive knowledge of security technologies, tools, and frameworks. They should be proficient in areas such as security architecture, network security, cloud security, and application security.

• Strategic thinking: The candidate should possess strategic thinking skills and be able to develop and implement security blueprints and solutions that align with the organization's goals and objectives. They should have the ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation in security processes.

• Communication and stakeholder management: The candidate should have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. They should be able to effectively communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and cultivate relationships with internal and external partners.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity.

• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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