Cyber Security Architect - On-Site [see locations

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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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development and establishment of a strategic cyber security architecture and strategic vision, including standards and frameworks that are aligned with the overall business and Regions’ information technology strategy
• Works closely with Enterprise Architecture and Application Development groups to enhance the security posture of new and existing systems
• Contributes to the design of cyber security architecture, evaluates and mitigates potential risk
• Assists with performing assessments using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework and the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Cyber Assessment Tool to identify gaps and remediate deficiencies
• Assists in ensuring systems and applications are implemented with compensating controls to meet regulatory requirements (e.g. GLBA, SOX, HIPPA, FFIEC, etc.) as well as other organizational compliance (PCI) requirements
• Tracks metrics for compliance to internal cyber security standards set by application and system owners
• May offer advice and guidance to junior architects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field
• Three (3) 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
• Knowledge of risks associated with virtualization and cloud-based computing and the impact of those technologies on an organizations security posture
• 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

Additional Job Description

Skills & Competencies

• Must have Security Architecture experience in broad range of skillsets across: Network Security, Application Security, Cloud Security and IAM.
• Must have specific experience in AWS, GIT, and Bash/Shell Scripting.
• Preferred experience in GenAI.

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

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that one size does not fit all for benefits-eligible associates. Benefits include Paid Vacation/Sick Time, 401K with Company Match, Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, Disability Benefits, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, and Associate Volunteer Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans