AVP, Product Security Architect

Synchrony

AVP, Product Security Architect responsible for enterprise-level product security leadership at Synchrony. Collaborating with engineering to embed security in product strategy and delivery.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeStamford • Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set product security architecture direction for assigned portfolios
Own and evolve the Application Security Blueprint
Influence roadmaps and operating models for secure engineering
Manage security architecture governance and threat modeling
Define API security architectures and service-to-service security controls
Mentor engineers and architects to elevate secure design skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in security architecture/engineering, specializing in application/product security
Strong hands-on knowledge of application and service security fundamentals
Proven experience with threat modeling and producing architecture artifacts
Strong knowledge of API security and common web/service risks
Experience with securing and integrating SaaS applications
Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP (or equivalent)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work from home or in the office
Regular business or team meetings
Training and culture events

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

security architectureapplication securitythreat modelingAPI securityservice securitySaaS securityarchitecture artifactssecure design

Soft Skills

mentoringinfluencing

Certifications

CISSPCCSPCSSLP