Information Security Architect - Global Bank

Information Security Architect - Global Bank

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Architect to join our global banking organization. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise security architecture across a complex and regulated environment.

As a Cybersecurity Architect, you will define security frameworks, guide engineering teams, and embed security-by-design principles across cloud, data, and application platforms. You will also play a critical role in advising leadership on emerging threats, regulatory requirements, and long-term strategy.

• Architect Secure Systems:
  Define and implement enterprise-wide security architectures for applications, data, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
• Embed Security-by-Design:
  Partner with engineering and product teams to ensure secure development practices across the software lifecycle.
• Regulatory Alignment:
  Translate regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., FFIEC, PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR) into actionable security controls and architectures.
• Threat Modeling:
  Conduct risk assessments and design countermeasures to mitigate sophisticated threats and vulnerabilities.
• Cloud & Hybrid Environments:
  Architect security controls for multi-cloud, on-prem, and hybrid banking infrastructure at global scale.
• Identity & Access:
  Lead design of IAM, zero-trust frameworks, and authentication strategies across distributed environments.
• Collaboration:
  
  Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering, operations, compliance, and executive teams on cybersecurity best practices and architecture decisions.
• Innovation:
  Evaluate and adopt cutting-edge technologies in encryption, secure networking, and AI-driven threat detection.

• Experience:
  
  8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture or engineering, ideally within financial services or other regulated industries.
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), SIEM/SOAR, IAM, firewalls, encryption, and secure application design.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Familiarity with global banking regulations and security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, FFIEC, PCI, GDPR).
• Architecture
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to design secure systems that balance business goals, usability, and compliance requirements.
• Communication:
  Strong ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CCSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, or cloud security certifications.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.