Chanel Senior Security Architect

New York • USA

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Chanel, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned not only for its iconic products but also for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and dynamic workplace. As part of a global conglomerate, Chanel offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy of excellence and innovation. The company values diversity and encourages applications from individuals who can bring unique perspectives and experiences to the team.

1. Lead the development and implementation of security architecture principles across enterprise initiatives.
2. Champion a Security by Design approach, integrating security from ideation to deployment.
3. Collaborate closely with application development, infrastructure, and product teams to embed security controls.
4. Align technology solutions with the evolving threat landscape.
5. Serve as an advisor for secure-by-design frameworks within product and infrastructure development lifecycles.
6. Provide validation of secure solution design across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.
7. Partner with enterprise architects, software engineers, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure security is embedded in solution architectures.
8. Develop and maintain security architecture blueprints and standards.
9. Conduct threat modeling and architecture risk assessments for new applications, integrations, and technologies.
10. Manage pre-launch technical assessments including penetration testing and configuration reviews.
11. Advise on third-party integrations to minimize cyber risk exposure.
12. Align solutions with compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS and CCPA.
13. Stay ahead of emerging threats, tools, and technologies in luxury retail, eCommerce, and digital platforms.

1. Minimum of 7 years in hands-on information security roles, with at least 3 years in advisory or security-by-design functions.
2. Experience in design reviews to integrate security considerations into the architecture and design of products and systems.
3. Experience in threat modeling to identify potential attack vectors and necessary mitigations.
4. Experience in engaging with security service providers, such as external testers.
5. Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as TOGAF, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT.
6. Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS 4.0 and CCPA/CPRA.

1. Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex security concepts.
2. Strong enthusiasm for information security and a keen interest in the luxury retail sector.
3. Ability to navigate complexity and monitor risk on a regional and global level.
4. Capability to deliver security as a service in a large, complex organization.

Minimum of 7 years in hands-on information security roles, with at least 3 years in advisory or security-by-design functions.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $87,500-$160,000. Additional compensation may include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks.

Chanel offers a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing resources, family and caregiving benefits, generous paid time off, 401K, robust healthcare offerings, life insurance, and more.

Chanel is committed to creating a workplace that nurtures personal growth and collective progress. The company promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging respect and empathy among employees. Chanel supports community engagement and sustainability initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.