Network Security Architect

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Why Join Us:

• Impact: Shape the security posture of a Fortune-level enterprise that touches millions of lives.
• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that’s bold, forward-thinking, and never complacent.
• Growth: Expand your expertise, influence global initiatives, and grow your career as a leader in the security space.
• Culture: We’re passionate, collaborative, and driven by a mission to secure the future while enabling the business to thrive.
• If you’re ready to architect a secure tomorrow and drive transformative change, we want to meet you.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of enterprise security? Do you thrive at the intersection of innovation, architecture, and strategy? We’re looking for a Network Security Architect to design and implement next-generation security solutions that protect our business, our people, and our customers.

This is not just about keeping the lights on—it’s about leading the charge in modern security architecture. You’ll have the opportunity to drive Zero Trust principles while influencing how we approach everything from cloud to edge to end-user security. If you want to be at the heart of building a future-proof, resilient, and secure network landscape, this role is for you.

Main responsibilities:

• Architect and design secure network solutions across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments at very significant scales.
• Champion Zero Trust principles, ensuring every identity, device, and workload is verified.
• Evaluate, select, and implement cutting-edge security technologies and frameworks.
• Partner with infrastructure, application, and business teams to embed security by design into every initiative.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk analysis, and develop resilient security architectures that protect against emerging threats.
• Act as a thought leader—educating stakeholders, mentoring engineers, and influencing strategy across the organization.
• Stay ahead of the curve by tracking industry trends, new attack vectors, and breakthrough technologies.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Proven experience in network and security architecture within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust concepts, but also a pragmatic approach to applying them.
• Deep expertise in areas such as firewalls, micro-segmentation, identity and access management, cloud security, SD-WAN/SASE, and encryption.
• Ability to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on technical execution.
• Exceptional communication skills—you can translate complex security concepts into business value.
• A curious, innovative mindset with the drive to constantly push boundaries and challenge assumptions.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a service engineering, securing infrastructure Platforms, program management, network engineering, or similar role.
• Desired 5 years of experience with SASE architecture, Firewall, IDS/IPS model, creation and maintenance of large network flow diagrams, communicating and collaboration in enterprise environments.
• Solid experience conducting enterprise security review, network access models in private and public cloud environments.
• Solid experience with next-generation EDR/XDR, PKI, SSL/TLS, NAC, Microsoft Certificate Services
• Plan, research and design security architectures risks and roadmaps to senior leadership.
• Prior participation or responsibility for audits and assessments such as PCI, SOX, HIPPA, etc.
• Familiarity with industry benchmarks and certifications such as CISO zero trust maturity, CIS top20, NIS-CSF, etc.
• Hands-on Proficiency with automation within Python (Ansible), PowerShell are preferred.

The position will be based in Pleasanton, CA or Boise, ID.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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The salary range is $ 173,690 to $ 225,830 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility).  Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus. 

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