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Who we are

At Toyota, we are reimagining mobility through innovative, high-quality technology solutions designed to enhance lives and meet our company mission of “Producing Happiness for All.” If you are interested in reimagining mobility with us in an inclusive environment built on teamwork that puts respect for people first, we want to talk to you.

This position is based in Plano, TX, with a hybrid mix of some in-office time and some remote work.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who We’re Looking For

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is looking for a highly motivated person to fill our Director, Cyber Architecture & Engineering role.

The Director, Cyber Architecture & Engineering, will operate in a leadership capacity to oversee a team of Cyber Architects and Engineers. In this role you will be at the forefront of securing not only Cyber Security systems architectural designs but to include non-Cyber security infrastructure, applications, data, and business domains for TFS globally. Translating business requirements into specific security systems, applications, or process designs for large, complex business solutions will be a main focus. This position requires a leader who can identify current and future risks, works extremely well with others, and performs in challenging situations through creative and highly effective security design for both security technologies and business applications. Working closely with Enterprise Architecture, scrum teams, and infrastructure leadership to understand business needs and reduce overall risk to threats as a key part of Product Security; this role will interact and collaborate with business, development, and security stakeholders to solve complex issues, meet requirements, improve the quality, speed to market, and overall delivery of secure applications.

This leader will be a self-directing, highly organized, and an effective communicator (verbal and written) who can transfer business and stakeholder requirements into a usable and efficient solution. The individual is expected to set the example of a security architect for their team with strong foundational leadership skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsible for developing and implementing the security architecture, security engineering, and product security strategies for Toyota Financial Service (TFS) globally, which include TFS Domains, affiliates, and regional Sales Finance Companies (SFCs)
Lead security technology transformational efforts and influence decision making across a wide range of TFS companies across the globe.
Lead the Product Security program within all Domains and business applications and customer-facing commercial products.
Be the key strategic leader for TFS’s Secure Software Development Lifecyle (sSDLC) and Secure Coding Solutions (SAST, DAST, WAF, RunTime Security Solutions, Container Security, Penetration Testing).
Lead the global Cloud Security program for TFS regardless of cloud provider of choice and assists in SFC’s secure implementation of their cloud instances.
Design and implement product, design, and application security programs using best-in-class principles and tools.
Lead global security tool/vendor evaluations and deployments and is a key approval authority for IT’s Technology Decision Forum and related councils.
Work closely with the Business, Domains, Service Recipients, stakeholders, and Enterprise Architecture to identify and manage cross-impact issues for security architectural decisions.
Continuously mature architecture and engineering strategy and investments to align with the Toyota global operating business model and threat environment, aiming to achieve maximum risk reduction while enabling TFS strategy and growth objectives.
Work closely with Technology and Product Leadership to identify and implement technologies and processes required to enable and continuously mature program effectiveness across the enterprises.
Responsible for oversight of a team of 35+ team member plus vendors with direct report

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
Relevant certifications (preferred one of following: CISSP, CCSP, or TOGAF).
Experience in information security, security infrastructure, or technical services.
Minimum 5 years of experiences in Security Architecture leadership roles.
Prior management experience required.
Extensive experience working in regulated industries.
Highly skilled in building relationships and delivering results across global cultural boundaries.
Extensive and Advanced knowledge of enterprise security concepts/frameworks and products, secure design principles and best practices
Advanced knowledge and understanding of diverse platforms and operating systems, including current and emerging technologies
Extensive and Advanced knowledge of assessment, development, implementation, integration, optimization, and documentation of multiple security technology disciplines
Advanced ability to influence and build relationships with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and implement new features/technologies
Proven leadership experience with ability to effectively drive results, provide feedback / direction, and manage and build multiple teams and relationships.
Advanced analytical mindset, focused on results with critical thinking, research and problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Advanced ability to implement and communicate actionable insights to streamline processes/transactions.
Strong initiative and ability to self-direct and manage competing priorities on concurrent large, complex projects, initiatives, and deliverables.
Excellent executive presence and verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong technical proficiency in the use of MS Office including Visio, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and experience using these tools to build system designs and provide updates during Agile ceremonies and other forums.

Added Bonus If You Have

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent
MS Cyber Security Architect Expert (CSAE), Certified Defense Architect (CDNA), Defensible Security Architect (GDSA), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
Experience skills and knowledge in software development, programming, and programming constructs with high proficiency in at least one language
Experience with Agile collaboration and task management tools (Jira)
Knowledge of Financial Services and/or Insurance industry

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable).
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
Flexible spending accounts.
Relocation assistance (if applicable).
This position is based in Plano. TX with a hybrid mix of some in-office time and some remote work.

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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