Synchrony

VP, Information Security Architecture

Synchrony

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $290,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

  • Lead the design, development, and execution of enterprise-wide information security architecture strategy aligned to business objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving threats.
  • Influence technology decisions and drive secure innovation across cloud security, threat modeling, IAM architecture, AI security, and security technologies.
  • Define, implement, and enforce security architecture standards, policies, and frameworks (NIST CSF, CRI, CIS Controls) and conduct advanced threat modeling and risk assessments.
  • Evaluate, select, integrate, and manage lifecycle of advanced security technologies (zero trust, AI-driven detection, automated response) and collaborate with IT and business units to embed security controls.
  • Partner with senior leadership across IT, Risk, Compliance, and Business Units to embed security architecture into technology roadmaps and digital transformation efforts.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of security architects and engineers; support audits and ensure compliance with FFIEC, SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS.
  • Collaborate with AI and ML teams to embed secure design principles for AI model integrity, data privacy, access controls, and adversarial threat protection.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field; in lieu of a degree, 15+ years of related experience.
  • Advanced degrees and professional certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, CISA, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSK, or equivalent).
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in information security (minimum), with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on security architecture in financial services or highly regulated industries.
  • Deep expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), identity and access management (IAM), zero trust, network security, encryption, and data protection.
  • Demonstrated experience in security technology evaluation, selection, integration, and driving innovation (AI-driven threat detection, automation, advanced analytics).
  • In-depth knowledge of financial services regulations and compliance frameworks (FFIEC, SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS, CRI) and audit preparedness.
  • Proven ability to develop security architecture frameworks, influence enterprise IT strategy, and enforce standards (NIST CSF, CRI, CIS Controls).
  • Strong experience in threat modeling, risk assessment, and translating threat intelligence into architectural improvements.
  • Demonstrated leadership in building, mentoring, and managing high-performing security architecture teams.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; willingness to submit to drug test, background investigation, and fingerprints as part of onboarding.