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
• 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

As a leading running brand, On’s technology division operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and plays a critical role in driving our business success. You will play an active role in shaping and accelerating the maturity of our security posture; by being a pragmatic, trusted, and a collaborative partner to Engineering. Your scope is broad, covering cloud, platform, application, and data

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What we offer

• On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose
• On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination
• 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

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

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

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