Full-Time Cyber Security Architect

Job Description:

At Regions, the Cyber Security Architect contributes to the advancement of Regions' cyber security program and its capabilities through developing, communicating, and implementing a security architecture. This position establishes secure development practices which increases the security of internal systems. Additionally, this position collaborates closely with key stakeholders and teams as part of business projects and/or initiatives. The architect at this level is considered to have advanced technical skills and knowledge and manages significant, complex projects related to Regions' cyber security programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops and establishes a strategic cyber security architecture and strategic vision, including standards and frameworks that are aligned with the overall business and Regions' information technology strategy
• Serves as cyber security subject-matter expert and provides advisory and consultative services to businesses, information technology groups, and cyber security senior leadership
• Works closely with Enterprise Architecture and Application Development groups to enhance the security posture of new and existing systems
• Designs cyber security architecture, evaluates and mitigates potential risk, and approves implementation of systems and applications into production
• Collaborates with senior cyber security leadership to ensure team is complying with all applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines, both internally and externally, monitoring and evaluating trends in the industry to maintain compliance
• Collaborates with application and system owners to establish compliance standards and trackable metrics
• Provides consultative services related to significant, complex business projects
• Leads the work of junior architects and evaluates needs, assisting in the development of necessary skills and technical knowledge

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field
• Ten (10) years of experience in cyber security, with a focus on software development, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), or security architecture

Preferences

• Experience in the design and implementation of cyber security solutions

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to effectively evaluate risk vs. reward
• Ability to independently problem solve with sound judgement
• Ability to translate complex technical information across all levels of the organization through communications and/or presentations
• Ability to work in a team environment when applicable
• Expert-level knowledge of risks associated with virtualization and cloud-based computing and the impact of those technologies on an organizations security posture
• Expert-level knowledge of security principles, solutions, tools, methodologies, and techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong project management skills
• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation