Overview
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides technical leadership and is responsible for determining the direction for the IT architecture, standards, design and implementation approaches for the company’s application systems, infrastructure and/or network-based cloud product systems. Creates, evaluates and implements plans and design proposals for high impact IT solutions and their use involving leading edge technologies and methods considering key factors such as their long-term effectiveness (service delivery and cost), practicality, technical limitations and criticality. This is an expert-level role requiring independent action to establish methods and procedures on new and/or special assignments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
IT Architect
Lead and perform architecture security reviews based on relative and applicable information security standards, policies as well as regulatory requirements
Being able to conduct risks assessment as well as threat analysis and identify information security risks and vulnerabilities within a complex IT as well as Manufacturing applications and systems
Drive standardization and utilization of TOGAFs adoption of cybersecurity building blocks
Provide cybersecurity guidance and support to both IT and manufacturing solutions
Influence the integration of application security principles in the solution design, processes, and standards, based on business, regulatory, or customer requirements.
Provide architectural and design guidance, analysis, and direction, for enterprise-wide key projects and strategic initiatives as it relates to the information security and privacy. Find common ground and gain cooperation when conflicts arise and provide process improvements.
Provide support and guidance to development and infrastructure teams on complex application security designs and vulnerabilities
Tools
Experience with risk management solutions such as (OneTrust)
Experience and understanding of how to leverage AI Agentic technologies (Kiro, Amazon Q, Amazon Bedrock etc) is a plus
Knowledge
Know and understand Jabil business strategy
Know and understand Jabil IT strategy & objectives
Define the overall solution architecture consistent with Jabil’s methodology
Be responsible for the technical solution by providing leadership for the customer, project manager, domain architects, domain specialists and application engineers to advance and deliver solutions
Consult and Inform Enterprise Architects and Senior IT Architects to design and deliver solutions
Earn trust of clients and management
Assess merits of alternative technical approaches and gain consensus for best approach
Learn, follow, promote, and improve recognized methodologies to design and deliver solutions
Ensure that the non-functional requirements are satisfied including, but not limited to, security, disaster recovery, availability, and performance
Research technology and industry trends to hone both personal and Jabil’s competitive edge
Through modeling or prototyping, validate solution prior to full implementation
Develop expertise in one of the following disciplines: Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Infrastructure Architecture
Mentor IT professionals
Management Practices
Develop project plans and influence project organization
Apply recognized system sizing methodology
Vet change(s) with respect to scope, schedule, cost, risk, etc.
Cross train staff to reduce delivery risk
Define processes & methods necessary to support delivery/deployment
Define management tools to support production environment
Continuous Improvement
Utilize Lean Six Sigma or other methods to identify & provide guidance on organizational improvement opportunities
Perform root cause analysis and remediation actions
Contribute to Jabil IP though development and submission of patents
Policy & Procedures
Comply with IT policy, procedure, and process
Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy
Training & Development
Define technical job content & qualifications of key roles required to support technical infrastructure
Work closely with management to assess and aid the development of staff skill sets
Assist management to assess and help resolve staffing knowledge gaps
Communication
Publish and present to customers, IT leaders and business executives
Engage with vendors and third parties as needed
Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style
Ask questions; encourage input from staff
Develop peer relationships with Senior IT Architects
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Typically reports to management.
The purpose of this role is not primarily managerial, and the job is typically NOT directly responsible for managing employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge and experience in designing secure IT and Manufacturing applications and systems
Knowledge and experience in architecture risk reviews
Knowledge and experience of adoption and standardization of TOGAF
Strong and intimate knowledge of threat modeling (OWASP, MITRE).
Understanding of all architectural components and their interrelationships
Knowledge of Software Engineering and Architectural Principles and methods
Knowledge and experience in identification and mitigation of cyber security gaps within internally developed LLM, GenAI and Agentic AI models
Knowledge and experience in performing risk assessments of LLM, GenAI and Agentic AI models
Deep understanding of the relationship between application design, data, and infrastructure environments. Demonstrated experience working across security competencies, such as Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, and Application Security.
Strong understanding of secure software development practices and technologies, including vulnerability detection/identification/remediation.
Strong understanding and experience of application vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
Knowledge and experience with compliance & application security standards across the enterprise IT landscape; deep understanding of enterprise risk management methods and techniques to drive successful outcomes in a multi-national environment
Solid presentation and written communication skills
Good judgment and the ability to handle stressful situations
Team lead experience in application development
Knowledge and experience of one or more languages e.g., Java, C#, etc.
Knowledge and experience with server-side technologies
Knowledge and experience with client-side technologies e.g., Node, Angular
Knowledge and experience working in an Agile methodology
Knowledge of SOA, including REST, SOAP, API Management, and other integration patterns e.g. ESB, EIP, etc.
Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
Knowledge of UML or ArchiMate
Knowledge of cloud technologies
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree required
Post-graduate degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems expected
Minimum 12 years of experience in a related discipline
Or, equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
Preferred Certifications:
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
Certified Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
Others (Preferred, but not required or necessary):
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Open CA Level 1: Certified or Level 2 Master
TOGAF 9 Foundation
ArchiMate 3 Practitioner
The pay range for this role is $126,100 - $227,000. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: October 02, 2026.
As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.
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