Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. As proof, Costco ranks seventh in Forbes “World’s Best Employers”.

This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco’s success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST. Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others.

Come join the Costco Wholesale IT family. Costco IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working through exciting transformation efforts. We are building the next generation retail environment where you will be surrounded by dedicated and highly professional employees.

As a member of the IT Management Team, you are responsible for managing, developing, and leading a team of employees. Your role includes leading the specific functional responsibilities of your team, which involves overseeing team performance and deliverables. However, your role as a leader within our organization requires more than the management of resources and day-to-day operations. As a steward of the company, you are charged with the development and execution of your team’s strategic vision and plan, and ensuring that your team’s actions align with the larger goals of the company and the IT Division.

The Director - Information Security Strategy and Enablement will be responsible for development and execution of technical strategy, executive communications, and the implementation of security and network controls across the Costco enterprise environment. Successful execution of the Zero Trust initiative will result in a transformation of company security controls and will serve as an example of innovation to partners and global retailers. Develop security vision, roadmap, and priorities, in coordination with Security Architects, Infrastructure, and Application teams. Communicate the Zero Trust strategy to senior leaders. Execute security-related evaluations to develop new capabilities for Zero Trust solutions that align to the Zero Trust strategy. Provide frequent updates to leadership of the vision, roadmap, and priorities through development and delivery of key deliverables like whitepapers, status reports, and presentations.

As the primary conduit between your employees and upper leadership, your role in communicating and modeling the values and guiding principles of our company culture is of vital importance. All members of IT Management should strive to consciously and consistently foster a culture of engagement, trust, and “open door” communication.

If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies “to work for”, simply apply and let your career be reimagined.

ROLE

INTEGRITY: When achieving benchmarks and goals, use methods/strategies that are consistent with the Code of Ethics and the Standard of Ethics for Managers and Supervisors. Always leads by example. Appropriately handles employee concerns and follows through to resolution.

MEMBER SERVICE: Provides and ensures staff provides an exceptional member experience.

ADMINISTRATION: Ensures proper department coverage (writing schedule and break aids if needed). Understands department budget, able to research and explain budget variances.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Coaches and mentors employees to provide support and guidance. Has regular open and honest conversations with employees to discuss work performance and career development. Identifies learning opportunities to strengthen employee knowledge, skill and ability.

COMMUNICATION: Regularly shares information with employees via meetings and one-on-one conversations. Successfully navigates difficult conversations with employees, members, and suppliers. Listens, expresses empathy and adapts to get points across. Addresses issues immediately to ensure a timely resolution and to avoid escalating the situation. Consistently demonstrates business knowledge during interactions with senior management. Create clear and concise communications/recommendations for senior leadership review related to strategic business plans and initiatives

SELF-MANAGEMENT: Demonstrates sound judgment, taking a partner when necessary.

INCLUSION : Encourages different approaches and ideas to work and to accomplish goals. Seeks employee input. Take the time to get to know or reach out to candidates who show potential that may not come forward on their own.

COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY: Takes measures to ensure employee and member information is kept confidential and adheres to IS security policy.

Works directly with the Executive team to design, develop, and assist in the implementation of InfoSec strategies, ensuring alignment to corporate vision/goals.

This is a full-time management/leadership position (45+ hours per week).

REQUIRED

5+ years’ of experience in technology strategy definition and business case development.

4 years’ experience in analyzing and advising on IT Operating Models.

3 years’ in Cloud Security Program Management and Security Architecture with a major technology company.

Experience in zero trust architecture and technology modernization within a large enterprise.

A strategic thinker with the ability to instill confidence at leadership level and across internal teams.

Excellent verbal and written communicator, comfortable preparing proposals, presentations and speaking in front of group.

A minimum of eight years’ of demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams with Enterprise architecture experience (TOGAF, SABSA) and creating architecture documentation (patterns, standards, architectural decisions).

Experience with public cloud security architecture and solutions, including but not limited to, Network security, segmentation, micro-segmentation strategy, design, and implementation.

Understanding and delivery experience with leading security frameworks (i.e., National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity (CSF), Zero Trust, etc.).

Experience with design, implementation, configuration, and integration of security products from vendors such as Palo Alto Networks, ZScaler, Google BeyondCorp, Microsoft, Cisco, Fortinet, PING, VMWare, Illumio, Guardicore, Hashicorp etc.

HIPAA Training and Supervisors Orientation (within 30 days of hire); Leadership Development 101 (within one year); Costco Pay Policies (within 90 days of promotion).

Recommended

Demonstrate a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritization.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

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Pay Range: $160,000 - $230,000, Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) eligible

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Costco is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Costco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to IT-Recruiting@costco.com

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H1-B visas.