Security Architect

Grainger is hiring for Security Architect

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and strong customer relationships.

• 2024 revenue: $17.2 billion

• Two business models:

  • High-Touch Solutions Segment: ~2 million MRO products, technical support, and inventory management

  • Endless Assortment Segment:

    • Zoro.com: 14+ million products

    • MonotaRO.com: 24+ million products

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $101,300.00 – $168,900.00
  (Compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, and location.)

Rewards and Benefits

Grainger offers benefits starting on day one, including:

• Health & Wellness:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 6 free sessions annually with a licensed therapist

• Paid Time Off:

  • 18 PTO days annually (prorated based on start date)

  • 6 company holidays

• Retirement:

  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k), no employee contribution required

• Other Perks:

  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing

  • Financial counseling and tools

  • Maternity programs, nursing benefits

  • Paid parental leave:

    • Birth parents: up to 14 weeks

    • Non-birth parents: up to 4 weeks

Position Summary

As a Security Architect within the Information Security team, you will design and implement security frameworks that integrate seamlessly with Grainger’s infrastructure and security operations. This role will collaborate closely with the Security Operations Center and influence architectural decisions across infrastructure and security domains.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, and develop infrastructure and cyber security architecture

• Define security roadmaps aligning with company technology goals

• Create conceptual and logical architectural designs

• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements, perform trade-off analysis, and recommend solutions

• Conduct penetration testing, threat modeling, and whiteboard exercises

• Evaluate tools and technologies via Proof of Value (PoV) exercises

• Advise product teams on security implications of roadmaps

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT with 5+ years in architecture and 3+ years in information security

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience

• CISSP or other security/product certifications

• Cloud security knowledge (AWS, Azure, M365)

• Experience with industry-standard security frameworks

• Proficiency in SIEM, SOAR, and incident response

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Grainger is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Accommodation Notice:

Grainger provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.