Security Architect, Business Enablement

Job Description

At Regions, the Cyber Security Architect contributes to the advancement of Regions’ cyber security program and its capabilities through developing, communicating, and implementing a security architecture. This position establishes secure development practices which increases the security of internal systems. Additionally, this position collaborates closely with key stakeholders and teams as part of business projects and/or initiatives. The architect at this level is considered to have advanced technical skills and knowledge and manages significant, complex projects related to Regions’ cyber security programs.

• Develop and establish a strategic cyber security architecture and strategic vision, including standards and frameworks aligned with the overall business and Regions’ IT strategy.
• Serve as cyber security subject‑matter expert and provide advisory and consultative services to businesses, IT groups, and senior leadership.
• Work closely with Enterprise Architecture and Application Development groups to enhance the security posture of new and existing systems.
• Design cyber security architecture, evaluate and mitigate potential risks, and approve implementation of systems and applications into production.
• Collaborate with senior cyber security leadership to ensure team compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines, monitoring trends to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with application and system owners to establish compliance standards and trackable metrics.
• Provide consultative services related to significant, complex business projects.
• Lead the work of junior architects and evaluate needs, assisting in the development of necessary skills and technical knowledge.

This position is exempt from time‑keeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is incentive eligible.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of cyber security experience, focusing on software development, secure SDLC, or security architecture.

• Experience in the design and implementation of cyber security solutions.

• Ability to evaluate risk vs. reward.
• Ability to independently problem‑solve with sound judgment.
• Ability to translate complex technical information across all levels of the organization through communication and/or presentation.
• Ability to work in a team environment where appropriate.
• Expert‑level knowledge of risks associated with virtualization and cloud‑based computing and their impact on an organization’s security posture.
• Expert‑level knowledge of security principles, solutions, tools, methodologies, and techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and self‑motivation.

The Security Architect, Business Enablement role is a domain‑experienced security architect who partners closely with business and technology teams to help them achieve their objectives securely and efficiently. The ideal candidate understands how different parts of a financial services organization operate, engages early to understand business goals and constraints, and designs security architectures that manage risk without unnecessary friction—enabling progress rather than slowing it down.

• Experience bringing domain context into technology and security discussions, not just control expertise.
• Experience as a trusted security partner to business and technology leaders, shaping solutions rather than simply reviewing them.
• Practical understanding of how financial products, customer journeys, and corporate control functions operate in real‑world environments.
• Knowledge of how revenue models, operational workflows, and regulatory expectations influence technology decisions.
• Experience balancing risk, customer experience, regulatory intent, and delivery timelines in architectural decisions.