Head Of Security Platforms And Architecture

In short

At On, our technology moves as fast as our runners: always evolving, always pushing boundaries. We're building a world-class platform to ignite the human spirit through movement, and our Information Security team is the trusted guardian of that mission.

We are seeking a Head of Security Platforms & Architecture to lead the technical security strategy across all engineering domains—cloud, platform, application, and data. This role requires a leader with deep architectural judgment, a passion for enablement, hands on experience and the ability to define the security guardrails that scale our business securely.

Your Mission

The Head of Security Platforms & Architecture exists to define and drive a unified security architecture that protects On’s platforms, applications, identities, and data while enabling rapid, safe innovation across a cloud-native landscape. By leading the technical vision for secure engineering and establishing scalable, automated, and developer-friendly security patterns—including IAM, DevSecOps, API security, data protection, and AI security—this role embeds security into the core of how our technology is built and operated. Its mission is to ensure that strong, frictionless security foundations accelerate On’s digital growth and support our ambition to move fast, securely.

• Security Architecture & Governance: Own the enterprise security architecture across cloud, platform, applications, APIs, and data. Define secure patterns and guardrails, lead technical governance, and align target-state architectures with business and technology strategy.

• Security Engineering & Platforms: Lead Security Engineering—including DevSecOps, AppSec, and platform security—to deliver scalable automation, secure CI/CD, and reusable security tools. Set technical strategy for API, data, and AI security.

• IAM & Application Security Strategy: Shape IAM strategy and architecture, driving least privilege and modern authorization models. Define the AppSec framework and enable engineering teams to embed security seamlessly into the SDLC.

• Leadership: Set the multi-year roadmap, develop high-performing leaders, and act as the primary technical security authority partnering with all technology teams.

Your story

• You are a proven security leader and architect with a track record of driving large-scale, cross-functional security initiatives. Your background demonstrates a focus on strategy, engineering, and enablement, rather than day-to-day operations.
• You bring 15+ years of technical security experience, including 5+ years in senior architecture or engineering leadership roles
• You possess deep hands-on expertise in Cloud Security Architecture, DevSecOps, AppSec, IAM, and API Security domains
• You have strong architectural judgment and the ability to define and enforce secure patterns at scale
• You are comfortable leading technical governance, risk assessments, and defining multi-year roadmaps
• You have exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with Infrastructure, Platform, Data, and Engineering leaders
• Experience with AI/ML Security Governance Controls and data protection patterns is a strong advantage

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.