Global Security Architect & Threat Leader

Global Payments Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a senior information security leader to develop and manage advanced security solutions across engineering, architecture, forensics, and threat intelligence. You will guide architectural strategy, oversee risk reduction, and ensure compliance across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes leadership in incident response, threat detection, and continuous improvement of security programs, reporting to executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information security or computer science preferred.
• Typically 10+ years of experience in information security.
• 5–6 years in a managerial position.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, PCI-QSA, PA-QSA, PCIP, CRISC, CGEIT, CFCE, CCTA or CCE.

Responsibilities

• Delivers advanced information security solutions aligned with business goals.
• Guides security reviews for processes and technologies for third party assurance and compliance.
• Approves enterprise level development projects and defines architectural roadmaps to reduce risk.
• Reviews investigation reports and translates findings into actionable risk plans.
• Directs cyber security research to adapt to evolving threats and partners with experts.
• Organizes high profile hacking scenarios to validate enterprise security and documentation.

Skills

Security engineering

Security architecture

Threat analysis

Threat hunting

Penetration testing

Incident response

Leadership/management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security or Computer Science

Master’s Degree

Tools

CISSP

CISA

CISM

PCI-QSA

PA-QSA

PCIP

CRISC

CGEIT

CFCE

CCTA

CCE

Job description

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a senior information security leader to develop and manage advanced security solutions across engineering, architecture, forensics, and threat intelligence. You will guide architectural strategy, oversee risk reduction, and ensure compliance across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes leadership in incident response, threat detection, and continuous improvement of security programs, reporting to executive stakeholders.