Senior Enterprise Security Architect — Onsite, Cloud/ICS

Quantumscape; California; Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU/Equity package

Health insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

QuantumScape is seeking an Enterprise Information Security Architect to design, develop, and implement security architectures protecting information assets and infrastructure. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to integrate security across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, while aligning with NIST/ISO 27001 standards.

The role emphasizes security leadership, incident response, and collaboration with manufacturing/R&D to safeguard IP and supply chains in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, or related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in information security and security architecture.
• Strong knowledge of security principles, technologies, and standard methodologies.
• Experience designing security solutions in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement security architectures and solutions.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and other teams to secure SDLC.
• Evaluate security technologies to address threats and protect IP.
• Lead risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance on compliance requirements and security standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

10+ years of information security experience

Security principles, technologies, and standard methodologies

Networking, operating systems, databases, and application security

Risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)

Cloud security design (Azure, GCP, SaaS)

Tools

Azure

GCP

SaaS security

Job description

QuantumScape is seeking an Enterprise Information Security Architect to design, develop, and implement security architectures protecting information assets and infrastructure. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to integrate security across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, while aligning with NIST/ISO 27001 standards.

The role emphasizes security leadership, incident response, and collaboration with manufacturing/R&D to safeguard IP and supply chains in a fast-paced setting.