Security Architect - Application Security at Kroger Tech & Digital in Blue Ash, Ohio

Job Description:

The Security Architect -Application Security is a specialized architect working primarily on artificial intelligence security projects, providing advice from an application security perspective.

Architect and design security architectures to ensure strong security posture, compliance with regulations, and safeguard of customer data. Develop information security policy and risk guidelines, including disaster recovery, database protection, and software development. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems, or related technical field
• 7+ years experience in an IT security or related fields
• Experience with more than one of the following: Network Security, Web Application Security, Database, Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies and Application Development
• Any Empty
• A base level of understanding for most of the following: IAM, Single Sign On, Multi-Factor Authentication, Least Privilege, Firewalls, Directory Servers, OAuth, SAML Federation, Compliance, PCI, HIPAA, SOX, Privacy (PI), NIST, Azure Cloud, Encryption
• Experience with the common languages (e.g., Perl, Python, Ruby, shell scripting)
• Proven ability to design and build scalable, high volume, and low latency applications
• Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, BGP and other routing protocols)

• Master's Degree in computer science, information systems, or related technical field
• Understanding of AI/ML technologies and techniques as of 2025
• A background in application security at the architect or senior engineer level (7-10 years of experience)
• Previous experience in an advisory or consulting role
• Conversant in one of the following application languages: Java, JavaScript, Go/Golang, Python

• Participate in application and infrastructure projects to provide security guidance
• Review and approve application and infrastructure security architectures
• Create security principals as needed for application and infrastructure security
• Collaborate internally to create network, account, and infrastructure security requirements
• Draft Security policies, standards, and procedures for the enterprise in alignment with compliance and risk
• Work with internal audit team to review and evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of security controls
• Review security technologies tools and services and make recommendations to the broader security team
• Provide security architecture guidance to teammates and leadership
• Lead medium to large security architecture initiatives
• Mentor other security architects on architecture, processes, procedures, and policies
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation