Cyber Security Architect

A large Southeast regional bank is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to contribute to the advancement of its cyber security program and capabilities through developing, communicating, and implementing a security architecture.

Location: Onsite — Hoover, AL – Riverchase Operations Center (Birmingham, AL)

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 cyber security programs.

Primary Responsibilities

Develops and establishes a strategic cyber security architecture and strategic vision, including standards and frameworks that are aligned with the overall business and information technology strategy

Serves as cyber security subject matter expert and provides advisory and consultative services to businesses, information technology groups, and cyber security senior leadership

Works closely with Enterprise Architecture and Application Development groups to enhance the security posture of new and existing systems

Designs cyber security architecture, evaluates and mitigates potential risk, and approves implementation of systems and applications into production

Collaborates with senior cyber security leadership to ensure team is complying with all applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines, both internally and externally, monitoring and evaluating trends in the industry to maintain compliance

Collaborates with application and system owners to establish compliance standards and trackable metrics

Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices

Provides consultative services related to significant, complex business projects

Leads the work of junior architects and evaluates needs, assisting in the development of necessary skills and technical knowledge

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field and ten (10) years of experience in cyber security, with a focus on software development, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), or security architecture

Or

High School Diploma or GED and fourteen (14) years of experience in cyber security, with a focus on software development, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), or security architecture

Preferences

Experience in the design and implementation of cyber security solutions

Skills and Competencies

Ability to effectively evaluate risk vs. reward

Ability to independently problem solve with sound judgement

Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance

Ability to translate complex technical information across all levels of the organization through communications and/or presentations

Ability to work in a team environment when applicable

Expert level knowledge of risks associated with virtualization and cloud based computing and the impact of those technologies on an organizations 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

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

A large Southeast regional bank will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

Compensation: $170,628.15 USD/yr