Principal Security Architect

Bank of America

Principal Security Architect at Bank of America managing cybersecurity technology and architecture. Leading initiatives in a globally distributed organization with a focus on security architecture and governance.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $156,500 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in security architecture, aligning security capabilities with regulatory frameworks such as NIST CSF, and leading enterprise-level security initiatives. Proven ability to mentor teams, improve architectural practices, and effectively communicate with senior executives and stakeholders.

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Security ArchitectureNIST CSF AlignmentVendor EvaluationAgile Delivery ModelsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Information Security TechnologiesControl FrameworksEmerging Technologies ResearchArchitectural PracticesSecurity Roadmap Development

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationExecutive InfluencingMentoringAdaptabilityCollaboration

Industry Keywords

NISTISACASANSISC2GovernancePolicy IssuesComplex OrganizationsProduct ManagementSecurity BacklogTransformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define solution intent and architectural vision in partnership with senior business and technology leaders.
Collaborate with senior architects and product managers to develop and execute security roadmaps.
Advise senior executives on security risks, technology gaps, and architectural trade-offs.
Lead the evolution of enterprise-level security architecture.
Partner with governance and control owners to resolve policy issues.
Mentor and guide other GIS architects.
Establish and continuously improve architectural practices, templates, and documentation.
Work with product managers and senior technology leaders to prioritize security backlog items.
Contribute across multiple initiatives simultaneously and adapt quickly between priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in security architecture, with some people management experience.
Broad expertise across information security technologies, processes, and control frameworks.
Strong ability to research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and strategies.
Demonstrated experience aligning security capabilities with regulatory, legal, and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF).
Familiarity with common security bodies of knowledge (e.g., NIST, ISACA, SANS, ISC2).
Proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, globally distributed organization.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive influencing skills.
Experience working in agile and product-based delivery models, with a track record of successful transformation.
Experience evaluating vendors and supporting deployment and integration decisions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on individual performance results and behaviors.
Access to paid time off.
Industry-leading benefits.
Resources and support for employees to make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of the business and communities served.