MADICS Security Architect for M&A & Integration

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch is creating a new Cybersecurity Architect role to provide cybersecurity expertise for MADICS initiatives, working with MADICS Solution Architects and project teams to identify and manage security risks early throughout the transaction lifecycle. This position balances fast-paced transaction work with longer-term cybersecurity strategy and architecture development.

Location flexibility includes Wichita, KS; Atlanta, GA; Plano, TX; Auburn Hills, MI with in‑office presence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cybersecurity or related role, with knowledge across multiple security domains (identity, network, endpoint, cloud and M365, data protection)
• Experience assessing technology risk and translating technical findings into business terms for non‑security stakeholders
• Experience partnering with project managers to document risks, solution plans, and risk optimization efforts
• Experience working in a multi‑cultural environment with a diverse workforce
• Experience in working collaboratively on global projects

Responsibilities

• Serve as the cybersecurity point of contact for blockers raised by project managers and technical subject matter experts on MADICS projects.
• Lead cybersecurity due diligence and risk assessment for acquisition, divestiture and integration transactions, translating findings into clear risk, cost and timeline implications for the deal team.
• Architect the security design for integrations, carve‑outs, site builds and site closures, covering identity, network, endpoint, cloud and M365, and data protection.
• Partner with project managers and business IT stakeholders to understand the business problem(s) to be solved and develop plans that address them without slowing the transaction down.
• Work on tight timelines with a sense of urgency to meet defined delivery dates, making pragmatic security decisions when information is incomplete.
• Develop cybersecurity points of view, reference architectures and patterns for Koch Technologies, and publish them so others can reuse them.
• Consult with Koch operating companies on their cybersecurity needs, bringing an enterprise perspective while respecting how each business runs.
• Support internal Koch Technology teams and projects with security architecture guidance
• Continually strengthen your knowledge network across Koch Technologies and the operating companies. Collaborate and partner to leverage your comparative advantage across the organization.

Skills

Identity

Network

Endpoint

Cloud

M365

Data protection

Job description

Koch is creating a new Cybersecurity Architect role to provide cybersecurity expertise for MADICS initiatives, working with MADICS Solution Architects and project teams to identify and manage security risks early throughout the transaction lifecycle. This position balances fast-paced transaction work with longer-term cybersecurity strategy and architecture development.

Location flexibility includes Wichita, KS; Atlanta, GA; Plano, TX; Auburn Hills, MI with in‑office presence.