Director of Cyber Security Architecture, Engineering Services

Common Securitization Solutions

Director leading Cyber Security Architecture and Engineering at U.S. Fin Tech.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $208,500 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the overall design of cyber security architecture, cyber security engineering and business architecture to ensure compliance with cyber security policies
Contribute to the overall security vision and strategy
Focus on improving operational efficiencies and reliability within Cyber Security tools ecosystem
Lead day-to-day management and execution of Cyber security architecture and engineering functions
Interface with IT professionals and business leaders to assess and manage cyber risk
Partner with leaders across the business to identify opportunities and risks and develop solutions
Refine, design, and implement company-wide cyber security architecture and engineering
Develop cyber security patterns for application design
Manage external assessment activities and present to senior leadership
Act as a subject matter expert for internal teams
Advise on cyber risk management activities and security best practices
Prototype new security tools and technologies and optimize existing tools
Ensure communication with peers in technology and business groups regarding security goals
Oversee deployment, integration, and configuration of cyber security solutions
Lead initiatives to share knowledge across teams
Document and measure the performance and effectiveness of the Information Security program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related discipline
Industry Certification required, e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM or equivalent designation
A minimum of 10 years of experience building and leading cybersecurity programs
A minimum of 5 years leading Security Architecture and Engineering Teams.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship currently or in the future.
Strong working knowledge of Cyber Security Architectural and Engineering principles supporting Cyber Defense, Compliance, Perimeter Security, Data Protection, Application Security, Operating System Security, Virtual Infrastructure, Storage Protection
Working knowledge of physical security
Experience adopting Zero Trust
Strong working knowledge of DevSecOps
Strong working knowledge of AWS and tools to support the Cloud
Strong working knowledge of Private Cloud, Public Cloud, and/or Hybrid Cloud
Experience working with Risk, Security or Audit frameworks (i.e., COBIT, COSO, ISO 27001/2, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, AICPA, BITS).
Serve as subject matter expert for InfoSec and IT Security related topics with experience in technical control testing aligned to NIST 800-53, FISMA, and SOC.
Possesses strong analytical skills capable of identifying, evaluating and mitigating significant risks within an enterprise.
Demonstrated experience using and managing Risk Management tools is desired.
Strong working experience with Microsoft Office Suite and GRC tools.
Secondary mortgage market or equivalent financial services experience is an advantage.
Ability to document and explain risks and vulnerabilities to both business and technical stakeholders.
Ability to influence peers and management; ability to team cross-functionally and form relationships to achieve objectives.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work well with others and in a collaborative, complex and fast paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

performance bonus
401k match
healthcare coverage
PTO
broad range of other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

cyber security architecturecyber security engineeringcyber risk managementDevSecOpsZero TrustAWSPrivate CloudPublic CloudHybrid CloudRisk Management tools

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillscollaborationinfluencerelationship buildingleadershipproblem solvingdocumentationpresentation skillsteamwork

Certifications

CISSPCISACISM