Security Architect (Manager Information Security (m/f/d))

Adidas is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

Responsible for the selection, design, justification, implementation, and operation of controls and management strategies that maintain the security, confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability, and relevant compliance of information systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Explain and advise on the application and operation of physical, procedural, and technical security controls.
• Perform security risk and vulnerability assessments and business impact analyses for medium-complexity information systems.
• Investigate suspected attacks, manage security incidents, and use forensics where appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge in one or more information security specialisms and provide detailed advice to the organization.
• Conduct research, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and create reports communicating research methods, findings, and conclusions.
• Monitor emerging technologies and assess their potential impacts, threats, and opportunities for the organization.
• When required, contribute to hiring and transition decisions, allocate work, monitor team workload, and provide direction and targets to team members.

Key Relationships

Global IT, business functions including GOPS, Finance, HR, Brand Marketing, and Wholesale/Retail, HR Management, and Controlling.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year college or university degree focused on Business Administration, IT, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient spoken and written English.
• At least 5 years of IT experience.
• 2 years of experience in a relevant area.
• 1 year of experience in team management.
• Understanding of different cultures.
• Experience participating in projects with people from other functions or markets.

Culture

Adidas promotes an athlete's mindset through courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.