Global Cybersecurity Architect

About the company

Lightera leads in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, uniting Furukawa Electric, OFS and Furukawa Electric LatAm.

For decades, we’ve advanced optical communications, enabling a more connected and sustainable world.

Our legacy includes pioneering fiber optic innovations, from early fiber cables to cutting-edge network solutions. As part of Furukawa Electric, with 140 years of excellence, we deliver world-class solutions with local expertise.

Job purpose
We are looking for a Global Cybersecurity Architect with experience in firewall configuration and a
background in IT and OT environments. You will design and manage network architectures to
protect our infrastructure from cyber threats. Working with a team, you will enhance our network’s
security while ensuring high performance. Your role includes designing, implementing, and
auditing network security solutions.

What will you do?

• Creating and implementing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidelines based on industry standards.
• Performing risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability management to improve IT/OT security
• Plan and implement security measures to protect sensitive data and systems from cyber attacks.
• Design and deploy network technology to detect intrusions and anomalous system behavior.
• Evaluate new cybersecurity threats and IT trends and develop effective security measures.
• Incorporate security best practices and principles into application design and development, ensuring solution teams follow the secure solutions development lifecycle.
• Develop high quality artifacts such as reference architectures, pattern documents, whitepapers and more, facilitating a repeatable and secure design of products and solutions
• Perform application threat modeling to identify potential security weaknesses and risks in application architecture.
• Execute security assessments of systems and applications: design reviews, security test scoping, and complete risk assessments
• Create and maintain regular reports on security posture of applications and infrastructure, including assessment metrics, KPIs, vulnerabilities status
• Develop and maintain security standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Conduct regular firewall audits and assessments to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate firewall solutions with other security measures.
• Respond to and investigate network security incidents, providing detailed analysis and recommendations.
• Stay updated on the latest firewall technologies, threats, and trends.
• Provide guidance and training to junior team members on cybersecurity best practices.

What do you need to know?

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of cloud security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or equivalent are highly desirable with strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) and their security features
• In-depth understanding of cloud security principles, best practices and industry frameworks (e.g. CSA, CIS, NIST, ISO)
• Experience in security assessment tools, techniques and methodologies, integrating security into CI/CD solutions, enabling a secure delivery model (e.g. GitHub Actions)
• Strong background in IT/OT security and network design for critical infrastructure.
• Extensive experience with routing/switching, firewalls, load balancers, and WAN optimization technologies.

Critical Experience & Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Security Architect, Security Analyst or similar role.
• Minimum 7 years of recent experience with at least three of the following: Security Architecture, threat modelling experience, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, penetration testing, cloud security, mobile security, and network security
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science from an accredited college/university or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Experience with network security tools and technologies (e.g., IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Familiarity with AWS cloud security and firewall solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral English

What do we offer?

• Open culture and challenging opportunity to satisfy intellectual needs
• Flexible working hours
• Smart working: hybrid remote/office working environment
• Work-life balance
• Excellent, dynamic and multicultural environment