Job Description
Circle K Business Centre is a shared service center which supports Circle K Europe operations through a wide range of services within Finance & Control, Information Technologies, Human Resources, Transport Fuel and Customer Service.
Circle K is part of the Canadian company Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (Couche-Tard), one of the world's largest joint-stock convenience retail companies, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). It has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Couche-Tard announced decisions in 2015 to consolidate its retail brand portfolio under one global brand, CIRCLE K, replacing its existing brands Mac's, Kangaroo Express and Statoil. Couche-Tard is pursuing dynamic growth as evidenced by its acquisitions of such chains as Topaz in Ireland, Shell in Denmark, CST and Esso in the US and Canada.
Circle K is one of the world’s leading convenience and fuel retail businesses and has approximately 12,300 sites across its network in North America (U.S. and Canada), Europe (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Poland, the Baltics), Asia and the Middle East. We are a family of more than 100,000 merchants making it easy for our customers around the world.
About the role:
The Network Security Architect will play a pivotal role in designing and guiding the strategic implementation of network security solutions that safeguard organizational assets against emerging threats. This role demands deep expertise in security architecture, compliance frameworks, and threat mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in developing security architectures and ensuring compliance with frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and NIST.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and lead the strategic design of secure network architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise security policies and industry best practices.
Evaluate existing network infrastructures to identify gaps and/or vulnerabilities and architect comprehensive security solutions.
Establish security architecture standards, guidelines, and frameworks for cloud environments and data center networks.
Perform security reviews of network architecture plans, offering expert-level advice and technical guidance.
Collaborate with security governance and compliance teams to integrate network security architectures with compliance requirements (PCI DSS, GDPR, NIST).
Provide technical leadership in responding to security incidents by analyzing threats and recommending appropriate architectural solutions.
Stay abreast of evolving cyber threats and proactively recommend enhancements to maintain robust security defenses.
Technical Qualifications:
Experience architecting secure network infrastructures within enterprise environments.
Strong familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI) and security best practices in cloud networking.
Expertise in security design and implementation with Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall solutions.
Solid understanding of Cisco switching & routing technologies from an architectural perspective.
Thorough understanding of compliance and security standards including PCI DSS, GDPR, and NIST.
Experience and Education:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in network security (architecture/design preferred)
Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, PCNSE, NSE, or equivalent preferred.
Desired Soft Skills:
Exceptional analytical thinking and strategic planning skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities, particularly in communicating technical information to executive and business stakeholders.
Work effectively in a global environment with cross-functional and diverse teams.
Attention to detail coupled with strategic oversight.
Ability to proactively anticipate security needs and respond swiftly with robust architectural solutions.
What do we offer:
Contract of employment
Annual bonus
Private medical care
Cafeteria Platform/Multisport
English lessons subsidized by the company
Group insurance
Attractive discounts for products and services at our stations
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee Assistance Program (Lyra)
Modern and convenient office that you can virtually visit here - https://goo.gl/maps/CLteHfYcdYMbdESq6
Trainings & possibility to develop skills in a wide international environment
Join Circle K and be part of a global leader in the fuel chain industry, offering a stable and secure career path. Work alongside a remarkable team that values innovation and collaboration, engaging in projects that deliver significant impact on a global scale.
When working with us you can depend upon it that you will not be judged on the grounds of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Oppositely – we believe that our diverse and inclusive culture helps us create an amazing atmosphere where everybody feels welcome.
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Want to know even more about us? Take a look at our career page: https://workwithus.circlek.com/global/en/businesscentrewarsaw
Interested?
We encourage you to apply.
We know great companies are built from within, by great people like you. Come grow with us!We´re looking forward to your application.
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