Network Security Architect Enterprise Architecture Te

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest privately-owned food retailer in the nation with more than 1,200 stores and more than 200,000 associates throughout the Southeast. We are associate-owned, proud of our family atmosphere, and consistently named as one of the best companies to work for in America. We are largely debt-free and renowned for our financial performance as well as our premier customer service. Publixs Information Services (I/S) department is located in Lakeland, Florida and Alpharetta, Georgia and employs over 1000 associates. I/S provides the information technology required for all Publix business units including retail stores and all office and warehouse environments. The Publix I/S mission is to maximize the value of information technology to Publix associates and customers. The position will provide security best practices and guidance on Network Security for Publix Super Markets, Inc. The job responsibilities for this position are:

• define network security strategies and architecture including
  • segmentation / zero trust
  • firewalls
  • IDS/IPS
  • web content filtering
  • advanced threat protection
  • policy management
• develop principles, best practices, standards, and guidelines for network security technologies,
• define current and future network security processes and systems, so they align with core policies and strategic direction,
• provide consulting services to software development, security, and technology teams to ensure strategic alignment and integration of required network security technologies and standards into solution designs,
• help identify weaknesses in network security designs and guide how to rectify them,
• provide training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to analysts, developers, engineers, and other architects to ensure a strong focus on the seamless integration of network security controls in a highly distributed environment.

• must have a bachelor's degree in computer science or an analytical discipline or equivalent experience,
• must have one or more relevant security qualifications, such as CISA, CISSP, CISSM, GIAC, or other network security/technology certifications,
• must have a minimum of eight years of experience in technology architecture, solution strategies formation, design, product selection, testing, and implementation, including at least five years pertaining specifically to network security
• must have five years of experience in the design of enterprise network security solutions which include cloud-delivered security functions, software-defined security control and policy enforcement, DNS-layer security, network security segmentation, and automation, next-generation firewalls (NGFW), intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPs), virtual private networks (VPNs),
• must have hands-on experience working with firewall technologies such as Palo Alto, Checkpoint, SonicWall, etc.
• must have a minimum of three years of defining security standards and best practices for network security technologies and processes
• must have strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills,
• must have strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills,
• must have excellent planning and organizational skills,
• must have the ability to resolve complex business and technical issues and to make decisions using sound business judgment,
• must have a high degree of confidentiality, maturity, self-motivation, commitment, and integrity,
• must have excellent attendance and punctuality record, and
• must show enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and a commitment to Publix and our Mission.

• experience with distributed firewalls in a public cloud such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
• experience with distributed firewalls in private data center clouds using VMWare Cloud Foundation
• an affinity and experience with automation and a development-based approach to security
• hands-on experience with public cloud, SaaS, PaaS, aPaaS, and IaaS concepts and technologies

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health plan (with prescription benefits)
• Group dental plan
• Group vision plan
• Sick pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation pay
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Paycheck direct deposit
• Credit union
• Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases
• 6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their managers approval: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).