Lead Info Security Architect

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Review the design and development of security models, and establish procedures and guidelines for hardware, software and network security that support information security policies.
• Identify portions of the organization's IT platform/infrastructure with the highest potential return for cloud deployment.
• Facilitate implementation of the organization's global strategies and initiatives to enhance Information Technology plans, operations and procedures.
• Oversee security awareness programs; educate and communicate to staff about information security policies, procedures, and practices.
• Craft the organizational technology vision and information security principles and standards to ensure that the information security needs of the business are met.
• Review and implement the design for security solutions, champion them through the architectural portions of the software development life cycle process.
• Advise on security tool selection decisions and act as the voice of security in the governance of the software development process.
• Serve as an internal information security consultant on standards, complex issues and best practices.
• Coach and delegate work to lower level professionals; manage select projects and processes to ensure high‑quality and timely completion.
• Lead the cost/benefit evaluation of cloud solutions compared to virtual private networks, dedicated hosting, and in‑house solutions.
• Review technical feasibility of adopting external cloud‑based IT platform and infrastructure services within the organization.

• University degree (preferred) and 5+years required (7+preferred) in IT Operations with at least 2+years in Cyber Security Operations or Architecture.
• At least 2+years managing multiple projects.
• 2+years experience with cloud architectures (SaaS, PaaS), commercial cloud systems (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and cloud security solutions (CASB, MFA, Zero Trust Architecture).
• Professional certification such as CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), CISSP, or CISM, or comparable.
• Familiarity with program coding; worked in an agile environment; experience with development pipelines and automation (Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops ).

• Accountability, Adaptability, Business Continuity Planning, Cloud Computing Security, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Consultative Communication, Cybersecurity, Detail‑Oriented, General Risk Management, Network Security.

The organization offers a competitive compensation package: base salary of $136,000–$165,000 per year plus participation in incentive programs linked to performance.

Sedentary work.

TIAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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