Lead Information Security Engineer, ITC

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report to the Director, Cyber Security Engineering located at India Technology Center (ITC). We are a diverse, cross-functional team that collaborates globally across the organization with a variety of stakeholders from service desk technicians to system architects, developers and lawyers. You will partner closely with Cyber Defense, Data Protection, Windows Client/Server Platform and Cloud Security/Automation teams to assess, analyze, and optimize operational tasks, functions and processes.

We’re looking for a Lead Information Security Engineer. This role on the Security Technology Management team (NEST) will bi-directionally translate strategic roadmaps and leadership direction to tactical and operational process, procedures and tasks.  This individual will work on a team of experienced security professionals who are passionate about their work and Nike.  The candidate needs to have strong problem-solving skills and be able to determine root cause along with providing relevant solutions. They should have an operational mindset, believe change is an opportunity and not rattled by ambiguity.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong problem-solving skills in 2 or more of the above listed capabilities/toolsets and thrive on your ability to determine root cause and provide relevant solutions.

• An operational mindset is in your blood; the ad-hoc change of evening or weekend plans is seen as an opportunity to grow and excel.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities where you are the driving force ensuring completion and on-time delivery.

• Cloud, automation and scripting aren’t just buzz words but synonymous with your delivery methods.

• Able to guide the team, provide technical expertise, and bring at least 10 years of professional experience.

• Change is an opportunity and ambiguity doesn’t rattle you.

• You leverage excellent written and verbal communication skills in a clear business relevant manner that is adjusted to the audience; up, down and across the organization.

• Independent sound decision making is the skill most used on a daily basis.

• Collaboration, mentoring and training members of your team are an innate core skillset

• Passionate about security and self-driven to one-day become an expert.

• You rely on your previous enterprise experience and enjoy the challenge of slaying large and ever-changing technical dragons.

• Your formal education is, or work experience is similar to, a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Security/Assurance, Engineering, or related field of study.

• Industry certifications relevant to the role: Email security, Endpoint Security, Network Security, VPN will provide an added advantage.

• You believe your approach to security balances risk against the needs of the business; you excel in a highly-matrixed, organized-chaos environment.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• We are looking for someone who mentors, coaches and provides hands-on technical and tactical expertise to a 24x7 team of dedicated security engineers focused on maintaining operational stability while reducing risk.

• Responsible for supporting the design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of security controls that protect Nike’s systems and data.

• Our realm of capabilities and toolsets that we leverage include Endpoint Protection, IDS/IPS, WAF, VPN, Email Security and Advanced Threat Protection.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.