Senior Security Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hawaii.

📋 Description

• Propel the Bank’s enterprise security architecture strategy across hybrid on-premises, cloud, and AI/ML environments.

• Offer strategic security advice, architectural oversight, and risk-based recommendations.

• Lead and actively participate in the secure design and implementation of enterprise architecture for hybrid, cloud, and AI/ML initiatives.

• Create security architectures, network and system designs, process flows, resource plans, budgets, and implementation roadmaps.

• Assess current and emerging technology architectures for security risks, control deficiencies, and opportunities for enhancement.

• Contribute to the information security technology roadmap that includes cloud security, identity and access management, data protection, infrastructure security, and AI security.

• Conduct security architecture evaluations for proposed technology initiatives and infrastructure modifications.

• Analyze change-related security implications and deliver risk-based recommendations through governance and change management frameworks.

• Integrate regulatory, legal, and industry-specific security requirements into architecture reviews and solution evaluations.

• Collaborate with risk, compliance, audit, technology, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, application development, and business leadership teams.

• Provide expert advice in governance forums concerning security implications, emerging threats, technology trends, and AI/ML risks.

• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in security architecture.

• Advocate for security-by-design principles and the secure integration of cloud-based and AI-enabled technologies.

• Establish, implement, and uphold security architecture standards and control frameworks for AI/ML and generative AI.

• Supervise the secure design and operation of machine learning platforms, model development, LLM integrations, and third-party AI services.

• Identify AI-specific threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, and create security controls, governance standards, and monitoring practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Cloud Infrastructure, preferably AWS (GCP, Azure, and/or OCI are acceptable) for Officer level.

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with Cloud Infrastructure, preferably AWS (GCP, Azure, and/or OCI are acceptable) for AVP level.

• At least five (5) years of experience in IT infrastructure architecture, encompassing cloud, routing, switching, WAN/LAN, virtualization, systems engineering, and scripting.

• Five (5) years of experience in security engineering and security architecture for Officer level, or ten (10) years for AVP level.

• Proven experience in engineering and designing complex IT infrastructure solutions.

• Demonstrated experience in managing and operationalizing cybersecurity frameworks and concepts.

• Proven experience in securing or architecting AI/ML and generative AI systems, including model pipelines, LLM integrations, MCP, and third-party model usage.

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related field; or a combination of education and experience is required.

• Preferred security and technical certifications, including cloud security certifications, SSCP, Security+, GSEC, MCSE, CISSP, CCNP, CCSP, and other relevant Cybersecurity or AI/ML security certifications.

• Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to influence decisions and build consensus among business, technology, security, risk, compliance, and executive leadership teams.

• Proven project planning, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Capability to develop and present architectural recommendations, risk assessments, and security strategies.

• Sound judgment and discretion in managing confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-centric environment.

• In-depth knowledge of security governance, risk management, compliance requirements, and security-by-design principles.

• Aptitude for mentoring, coaching, and providing technical leadership.

• Willingness to support critical incidents, technology implementations, and business needs outside of regular business hours when necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work-life balance.