Cybersecurity Architect

The Cyber Security Architect will directly support the Managing Director of Security Architecture and is responsible for providing the highest quality Cyber and Information Technology security solutions to Webster Bank associates and customers. The primary functions for this position include formulating, designing, and reviewing bank security systems and solutions as well as ensuring that all bank technology initiatives and projects are implemented in a secure manner.

• Formulate security architecture recommendations and design security services
• Ensure security and compliance of public Cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments
• Ensure that existing network security systems within the environment comply with company security policies, standards, and procedures
• Ensure that all bank technology initiatives and projects are implemented in a secure manner
• Implement technical solutions for requirements supporting GLBA, SOX, FISMA, ISO, PCI, and HIPAA
• Recommend and coordinate the application of fixes, patches, and disaster recovery procedures in the event of a security breach
• Conduct risk assessments, diagnose internet/extranet security issues, intrusion attempts, cyber‑crime response, and assist in responses to external audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments
• Research emerging technologies in support of security enhancement and development efforts
• Continuously identify gaps in the security program coverage and employ secure configuration management processes
• Identify and prioritize critical business functions in collaboration with organizational stakeholders
• Demonstrate compliance with all bank regulations for the assigned job function and apply to designated responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on‑the‑job training
• Follow all bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and complete all required annual or job‑specific training
• Actively learn, demonstrate, and foster the Webster corporate culture in all actions and words
• Ensure secure implementation and usage of GenAI and LLM technologies within the organization, including data privacy and model integrity
• Integrate security considerations into the development and deployment of generative AI (GenAI) systems and large language models (LLMs)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (advanced degree a plus)
• 10+ years of professional IT experience
• 7+ years of professional Information/Cyber Security experience
• Strong experience and detailed technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security
• One Information/Cyber Security professional certification (CISSP, GIAC, CCNA Security or comparable)
• Secure coding practices, ethical hacking, and threat modeling
• Experience in public Cloud IaaS such as AWS and Azure
• API security best practices
• Knowledge of secure CI/CD pipeline or Dev Sec Ops
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Node, Go and/or Power Shell
• IDS/IPS, penetration and vulnerability testing
• Firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols
• Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems
• Virtualization technologies
• MySQL/MSSQL database platforms
• Identity and access management principles
• Application security and encryption technologies
• Hands‑on experience with implementing security measures for AI/ML systems, including model training, deployment, and monitoring
• Understanding of generative AI (GenAI) technologies and large language models (LLMs), including their architecture and security implications
• Experience with quantum computing principles and their impact on cryptographic systems
• Subnetting, DNS, encryption technologies and standards, VPNs, VLANs, VoIP and other network routing methods
• Experience with advanced persistent threats, phishing and social engineering, network access controllers (NAC), gateway anti‑malware and enhanced authentication

Salary range: $ to $. The position is eligible for incentive compensation.

Webster Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Webster”) are equal opportunity employers that are committed to sustaining an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.