Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com

Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering Leader

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to build a resilient digital framework for a global company. We’re looking for a Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering Leader to join our Security Leadership Team. In this fully remote role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our entire cybersecurity landscape as we undergo a full migration to Microsoft Azure. From day one, you’ll be at the helm of architecting our network and security infrastructure across a global platform, making a lasting impact on our digital future.

What you’ll do:

• Build a Global Digital Environment : Lead the team to architect, design, and implement robust cybersecurity solutions that leverages Microsoft and other best of breed technologies, securing our digital assets on a global scale.

• Drive Strategic Security Initiatives : Collaborate with leaders across international teams to prioritize and execute cybersecurity strategies that align with our company’s objectives and global reach.

• Innovate & Safeguard : Stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity trends, using cutting-edge solutions to protect our digital landscape.

• Secure from the Ground Up : Along with your team, oversee the architecture of secure IT networks, systems, and applications that comply with regulatory standards and address the unique needs of a global organization.

• Select & Implement Technologies : Identify and manage security tools, technologies, and services aligned with our cybersecurity strategy and the Microsoft ecosystem.

• Support Global Growth : Build security frameworks that are scalable, flexible, and adaptive to support rapid international growth and diverse regional requirements.

• Research & Develop Advanced Solutions : Conduct deep research on global cybersecurity threats, contributing to our continuous improvement and innovation.

• Collaborate Across Time Zones : Work closely with cross-functional teams in IT, Legal, Compliance, and other departments worldwide to integrate security at every level of our operations.

Team Leadership:

• Lead & Inspire a Global Team : Mentor and manage a high-performing cybersecurity team spread across multiple regions, fostering collaboration and excellence in a remote-first environment.

• Accountable: Responsible and accountable for the teams success in achieving departmental and company goals.

• Promote Professional Development : Set clear, inspiring goals, and support your team members’ career growth on a global scale.

• Provide Tools & Resources for Success : Ensure your team has the latest tools and training to meet the needs of a global enterprise.

• Attract Top Global Talent : Collaborate with HR to recruit and retain top cybersecurity talent from around the world.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education : Relevant combination of education, professional training, and work experience.

• Experience : 8+ years in cybersecurity (or combination of architecture, engineering, and security), with a focus on secure solution design, architecture, and leadership. Experience leading remote and global teams a plus.

• Certifications : Relevant certifications in cybersecurity and technology are a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Curiosity and Innovation : A natural inclination to explore new technologies and push the boundaries of what is possible in cybersecurity.

• Integrity and Ethics : Commitment to ethical behavior and adherence to the highest standards of professional conduct.

• Resilience and Adaptability : Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

• Strategic thinking : Ability to see the bigger picture and develop long term-strategies that align with organizational goals.

Why Join Us?

At Strada Global, we’re not just any company—we’re the company that “pays the world.” Every day, we enable seamless payroll and HR services across borders, empowering organizations to succeed worldwide. Join us on this transformative journey and be a part of a team that’s redefining global payroll technology from the ground up. If you’re ready to shape our cybersecurity foundation on an international scale, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :

112,700 USD

Maximum :

178,900 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.