Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Company Overview Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, part of Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, is the captive financing and mobility solutions company of the luxury automobile manufacturer Mercedes‑Benz AG. We offer a comprehensive range of automotive financial and insurance products that make it easy for customers to drive their dream Mercedes‑Benz vehicle. Benefits When working at Mercedes‑Benz Financial Services, you will enjoy a comprehensive and amenity‑rich benefits package offering something for every employee at each stage of their life. Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance. Vacation time plus fifteen (15) additional corporate holidays. Eligibility for the Mercedes‑Benz Employee Lease Program. Outstanding medical, dental, vision insurance, employer‑paid short and long‑term disability, and on‑site exercise facilities. Generous paid Family Leave Programs – Six Weeks for New Parents; Adoption Expense Reimbursement up to $6,000 per child. Tuition Assistance Scholar Program – up to $8,000 in vouchers for business‑related coursework. $6,000 for undergraduate; $8,000 for graduate. Job Overview The Senior Cybersecurity Architect at Mercedes‑Benz Financial Services USA is responsible for designing and governing secure, scalable, and resilient cybersecurity architectures across cloud, on‑premise, and hybrid environments. The role ensures that security is embedded into all solution designs and digital transformation initiatives, enabling secure cloud adoption, modern application development, and protection of customer, financial, and enterprise data. It provides architectural leadership across key domains including cloud security, identity and access management, data protection, application security, and infrastructure security, while partnering with enterprise architecture, engineering, risk, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements. International Responsibilities This role collaborates closely with the global cybersecurity organization on all architecture and engineering topics, representing the Americas region. It serves as a key liaison between regional and global teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise security strategies, standards, and initiatives. The role also works with central security services to coordinate, consume, and integrate architectural services, ensuring consistent implementation of global security frameworks while addressing regional business and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Governance & Application of Global Cybersecurity Standards (20%) Ensure consistent adoption of global cybersecurity architecture standards across on‑prem and cloud environments. Translate global security requirements into actionable guidance for regional IT and business teams. Azure Cloud Security Enablement (20%) Support secure adoption and operation of workloads in Microsoft Azure. Provide guidance on cloud‑native security services, secure landing zones, identity controls, and platform configurations. DevSecOps & Secure SDLC Enablement (15%) Enable integration of cybersecurity controls into DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure security is embedded throughout the SDLC through automated controls, secure coding practices, and vulnerability management. Architecture & Security Design Reviews (12%) Conduct cybersecurity architecture reviews for Azure‑based solutions. Validate compliance with global standards and provide actionable recommendations. Security Solution Deployment Support (10%) Partner with regional IT teams to enable secure deployment of solutions across Azure and hybrid environments. Global & Regional Cybersecurity Collaboration (8%) Serve as key liaison between the Americas region and global architecture teams. Advisory & Cloud Security Consulting (8%) Provide advisory support to business and IT stakeholders on cloud transformation and DevSecOps initiatives. Standards Adoption & Continuous Improvement (7%) Support adoption of global cybersecurity standards and contribute to continuous improvement of cloud and DevSecOps security practices. Decision Making Developing and implementing logical countermeasures to identified security risks (Daily). Implementation of architectural standards across the organization (Daily). Working with global cybersecurity teams to align risk methodology and security related topics (Monthly). Qualifications Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and relocation assistance will not be provided. Minimum of 5 years of overall work experience; preferred experience: 5 years IT, 5 years security, 2 years strategy. Bachelor's Degree required; recommended majors include Computer/Information Science, Information Security, Risk Management, Cyber Security. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) required. Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) required. Additional Knowledge Strong understanding of enterprise IT architecture and cloud‑native architecture patterns. Experience in Microsoft Azure cloud security (identity, network, workload protection). Knowledge of cloud‑native technologies such as APIs, microservices, and containerized environments. Experience in DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices. Advanced knowledge of secure application architecture, encryption, cryptography, key management, and access control in cloud environments. Experience deploying and managing cybersecurity tools in cloud and hybrid environments. Understanding of risk‑based decision‑making in cloud transformation initiatives. Awareness of emerging cloud and digital technologies and their impact on cybersecurity. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in global and regional matrix organizations. Knowledge of TOGAF and SABSA applied to cloud environments. Skills Analytical Skills – ability to collect data, establish facts, and identify trends and variances. IT Skills – networking, e‑Technologies/Web, operating system, server administration, testing, programming. Presentation Skills. Problem Solving Skills. EEO Statement Mercedes‑Benz Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mercedes-Benz Financial Services