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As a Security Architect supporting the Yum! Global Technology Risk Management team (GTRM), you will develop and maintain systems and informational processes to support enterprise security architecture requirements as a fundamental building block of our technology footprint. This is a global role within the world’s largest restaurant company. More specifically, within the Security Services organization that services over 53,000 restaurants, as well as all of the infrastructure, systems, and cloud solutions it takes run a large-scale distributed enterprise across 150+ countries and growing.

As a Security Architect, you will frequently have interactions with members of all the Brand’s Security and IT teams while also managing the relationships with the third parties who provide the platforms that the services operate on. You will recommend security technical direction and make technical product recommendations for inclusion into the technology stack/roadmap based on cost/benefit analysis, technical capabilities, and best fit according to the company’s business, IT strategy, and architectural direction.

While working in a dynamic, global environment, you must be able to thrive in a highly collaborative workplace, build consensus across operating teams and actively engage in the solution development process. This role requires close working relationships with extended business team, infrastructure and application operating teams, the Director of Security Services, the Director of Network Operations, Brand Security and Area of the World Security leads.

Salary Range: $137,400 to $189,420 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities:

• Implement security systems by developing solution architecture for hardware and software installations and calibrations; provide technical support and mentorship; completing and reviewing documentation
• Work with other Subject Matter Experts within the Security Services team to deliver a unified security service experience to all markets while also leveraging each other’s expertise and services to improve existing processes.
• Design and evaluate solutions across the Security domain against client requirements including performance, availability, and integrity
• Plan security roadmaps with Director of Security Services by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), Cloud Security, routers, firewalls and other related security/network devices
• Frequently interact with Brand and market representatives to ensure the provided services are meeting expectations and requirements as defined by Yum! Brand’s Policy, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines.
• Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.
• Capable of providing reporting data and metrics to leadership to highlight service use, areas of improvement, Key Risk Indicators to the organization to be mitigated by service improvements and Key Performance Indicators monitoring the progress of mitigating said risk.
• Prepare system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends; develop remediation or improvement plans based on the analysis performed
• Verify security systems and adherence to current standards working with Audit, Threat Intelligence and Red Teams.
• Enhance and maintain operational runbooks for both technical service management, and Brand operations to ensure optimal escalation and execution is met.
• Research new technology based on market direction; recommend new services and solution offerings

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

• Excellent time management & problem-solving skills
• Strong people leadership, including coaching & mentoring
• Understanding of Key Management Systems (KMS), code vulnerability scanning tools
• Effective Communication, including verbal, report writing & presentations skills
• Advanced knowledge in network access control, intrusion prevention & detection systems, incident response, information security methods & risk management
• Must be fully vaccinated by January 3, 2022, subject to reasonable accommodations. Proof of vaccination required.
• Experience with Red/ Blue team exercises
• Relevant operational knowledge & experience in risk management
• Analysis & interpretation of data into useful management information
• Experience with Palo Alto Cortex XDR
• Passion and enthusiasm for Cyber Security
• Experience in Security Event analysis & triage, incident handling & root-cause identification
• Planning & execution with operational management
• Management experience in an enterprise environment with a proven track record in security
• Ability to deal with complexity & uncertainty
• Experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access remote workers technology
• Effective tactical and strategic communication skills with technical, non-technical, and executive leadership.
• Advanced understanding of security protocols, cryptography, network protocols and routing, securing SaaS, IaaS, PaaS offerings
• Stakeholder management when dealing with complex issues

Education/Certifications:

• College Degree in Cyber Security or Information Technology or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred PCNSE
• Certifications like CISM, CHFI or GCFA, GNFA, GREM, GCTI, CISSP

Location: Louisville, Plano/Dallas, Irvine, Remote

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2023, the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking. In addition, in 2023 Yum! Brands was included on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index; Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity; and Newsweek’s lists recognizing America’s Most Responsible Companies, America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.

As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we're looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact.

We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth. Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country.