Senior Director of Cyber Security Architecture and Engineering Services

Accountabilities:

• Lead the design and execution of enterprise cybersecurity architecture and engineering strategy across cloud-based financial systems.
• Develop and enforce security architecture standards, patterns, and frameworks in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee cybersecurity engineering functions, including deployment, integration, and configuration of security tools and platforms.
• Partner with business, IT, and engineering leaders to identify risks, define solutions, and embed security into product and system design.
• Drive adoption of secure development practices, including DevSecOps, application security, and cloud-native security controls.
• Manage and evolve the organization’s cybersecurity tool ecosystem, including evaluation, optimization, and consolidation of security technologies.
• Lead external security assessments and translate findings into executive-level insights and strategic recommendations.
• Define and track cybersecurity performance metrics to measure program effectiveness and communicate outcomes to senior leadership.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert on cyber risk, compliance frameworks, and enterprise security best practices.
• Promote cross-functional knowledge sharing and foster a security-first culture across technical and business teams.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience building and leading enterprise cybersecurity programs in large, complex environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing cybersecurity architecture and engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity architecture principles including network security, cloud security, application security, and data protection.
• Deep experience with cloud environments, particularly AWS, and modern security tooling across public, private, and hybrid cloud models.
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, Zero Trust architecture, and enterprise security frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulatory and risk frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, COSO, or SOC compliance standards.
• Proven ability to assess, communicate, and mitigate complex cybersecurity risks in enterprise environments.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with experience collaborating across technical and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risks into clear business impacts.
• Bachelor’s degree required; industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM strongly preferred.
• Experience in financial services or mortgage/secondary markets is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range between $205,250 and $236,500 USD annually.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work arrangement.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale, mission-critical financial technology systems.
• Inclusive and performance-driven work environment.