Enterprise Security Architect

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Job Details

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

About the job

This role is crucial for ensuring the security of Kantar’s technology platforms, driving the strategic direction of enterprise security architecture! The impact of this position extends across the organization, safeguarding data and enabling secure cloud adoption. The individual will lead the definition and implementation of security solutions, collaborate on cross-functional initiatives, and provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycles.

Responsibilities include developing and executing strategic security roadmaps, reviewing third-party software risks, and acting as the information security subject matter expert. This role involves close collaboration with technical architects and business partners, fitting seamlessly into the wider Enterprise Architecture team to achieve strategic goals and adapt to technological changes!

Job Goals

Develop and implement strategic security roadmaps to ensure the robustness of Kantar's technology platforms.

Review third-party software risks and implement measures to mitigate them effectively.

Lead the definition and implementation of security solutions across various projects and initiatives.

Collaborate with technical architects and business partners to create seamless and secure solutions.

Integrate into the Enterprise Architecture team, driving innovation and adapting to technological changes.

Establish good relationships with internal and external teams, maintaining clear accountability and frequent communication.

Provide expert guidance on core security issues, such as employee protection, data protection, and device protection.

Ideal Skills & Capabilities

Proficient in security architecture: Ability to communicate and explain complex security concepts to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding across both technical and business stakeholders.

Problem-solving skills: Demonstrated experience in breaking down complex problems into manageable stages to deliver effective and efficient solutions.

Regulatory and compliance knowledge: Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory standards such as GDPR.

Cloud: demonstrated experience working on Cloud systems, with a clear focus on innovation.

Knowledge of data protection, penetration testing, security auditing, strategic and business plans, threat and risk assessments, systems architectures, IT mapping tools and applications.

Leadership and collaboration: Proven ability to lead and participate actively in a maturing architecture practice, influencing and reaching a wide range of people across larger teams and communities.

Innovative security solutions: Capability to research, apply, and communicate innovative security architecture solutions effectively, ensuring they address both new and existing challenges.

What part of Kantar might I be joining?

You’ll be joining our technology team, right in the middle of our tech revolution. We’re undergoing the largest technology transformation Kantar has ever seen, investing in new AI and cloud technologies. By modernizing all our tech systems, we can respond our clients' needs faster and more efficiently – and keep Kantar as a market leader for insights.

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology, we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Privacy and Legal Statement

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Country

Portugal

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

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