Senior Director – Information Security

U.S. Financial Technology

Senior Director leading cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and identity governance for U.S. FinTech’s cloud mortgage securitization platform.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $236,500 - $267,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and the implementation of security frameworks. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and developing secure application designs in cloud-native environments.

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Cybersecurity ArchitectureSecurity EngineeringRisk ManagementCloud SecurityDevSecOps

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Hard Skills

Cyber Security PrinciplesSAMLOAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectFIDO2/WebAuthnMultifactor AuthenticationZero Trust AdoptionAWSGRC ToolsTechnical Control Testing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteCloud-Support ToolsRisk Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISACISM

Industry Keywords

CompliancePerimeter SecurityData ProtectionApplication SecurityOperating System SecurityVirtual InfrastructureStorage ProtectionNIST 800-53ISO 27001/2FISMA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the overall design of cybersecurity architecture, cybersecurity engineering, and business architecture
Ensure organizational compliance with internal and external cybersecurity policies
Contribute to the overall security vision and strategy
Improve operational efficiencies and reliability within the cybersecurity tools ecosystem in a cloud-native environment
Lead day-to-day management and execution of cybersecurity architecture and engineering functions across all divisions
Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities and risks and develop solutions supporting U.S. FinTech’s mortgage securitization platform
Design and implement company-wide cybersecurity architecture and engineering with second and third lines of defense
Develop cybersecurity patterns enabling secure application design and development
Manage external assessment activities and synthesize results into senior-level presentations
Advise business, technology, and security teams on cyber risk management and information security best practices
Serve as ambassador and senior technical advisor for enterprise cybersecurity
Develop and refine standards with Engineering, Infrastructure, Application Development, and Data teams
Monitor threat vectors and the cloud security tools ecosystem
Prototype new security tools and technologies and optimize or consolidate existing tools
Oversee deployment, integration, and initial configuration of new cybersecurity solutions and enhancements
Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives across cybersecurity, technology, and business teams
Create and maintain information security program performance metrics and communicate them to IT leadership
Lead the identity and access management program, including identity lifecycle management, access governance, privileged access, and authentication controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related discipline
Industry certification required, e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM or equivalent designation
Minimum 12 years of experience building and leading global cybersecurity programs
Minimum 5 years leading Security Architecture and Engineering Teams
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, and Storage Protection
Strong understanding of SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), FIDO2/WebAuthn, and multifactor authentication (MFA)
Working knowledge of physical security
Experience adopting Zero Trust
Strong working knowledge of DevSecOps
Strong working knowledge of AWS and cloud-support tools
Strong working knowledge of Private Cloud, Public Cloud, and/or Hybrid Cloud
Experience with Risk, Security, or Audit frameworks including COBIT, COSO, ISO 27001/2, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, AICPA, and BITS
Experience in technical control testing aligned to NIST 800-53, FISMA, and SOC
Strong analytical skills for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating enterprise risks
Experience using and managing Risk Management tools desired
Strong working experience with Microsoft Office Suite and GRC tools
Ability to document and explain risks and vulnerabilities to business and technical stakeholders
Ability to influence peers and management and work cross-functionally
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a complex, fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus
401k match
Healthcare coverage
PTO
Broad range of other benefits