Security Architecture and Engineering Lead

East West Banking Corporation; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation is seeking a Security Architecture and Engineering Lead in Makati to guide the design and enhancement of our information security architecture. You will work closely with the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering to implement robust controls across networks, applications, and cloud environments.

The role requires extensive experience in information security within a regulated banking setting, strong certification credentials, and the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communications Technology, Computer Science, or any related field.
• Holds at least one recognized professional cybersecurity certification, such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or a similar credential.
• Proven experience in Information Security, Network Security, IT Security, Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management, or related roles within the banking industry or a comparable highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, engineering, and implementing security frameworks, solutions, and services for medium to large-scale organizations.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, with a solid understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO, NIST, SANS, COBIT, PCI DSS, Data Privacy Act (DPA), and BSP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s security architecture in partnership with the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering.
• Develop and maintain security blueprints, standards, and frameworks for networks, applications, and enterprise systems.
• Provide technical expertise in security architecture and engineering, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and evolving threat landscapes.
• Design, review, and enhance security controls, recommending and implementing improvements to strengthen organizational security.
• Integrate security controls into infrastructure, cloud environments, and application development processes, including the establishment of secure coding standards.
• Implement and maintain risk management frameworks to support security architecture decisions and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives and communicate security strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Security architecture

Security engineering

Cloud security

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information and Communications Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

About The Job

Location: Makati

Corporate Title: Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Information Security and Data Protection team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Makati with the role of Security Architecture and Engineering Lead.

In this role, you will support the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering in designing, implementing, and continuously improving a robust information security architecture that aligns with organizational objectives and security requirements. You will leverage hands-on expertise in security architecture and engineering to strengthen the organization’s security posture through the development, enhancement, and optimization of security solutions and frameworks.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you’re just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What The Role Will Entail

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s security architecture in partnership with the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering.
• Develop and maintain security blueprints, standards, and frameworks for networks, applications, and enterprise systems.
• Provide technical expertise in security architecture and engineering, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and evolving threat landscapes.
• Design, review, and enhance security controls, recommending and implementing improvements to strengthen organizational security.
• Integrate security controls into infrastructure, cloud environments, and application development processes, including the establishment of secure coding standards.
• Implement and maintain risk management frameworks to support security architecture decisions and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives and communicate security strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communications Technology, Computer Science, or any related field
• Holds at least one recognized professional cybersecurity certification, such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or a similar credential.
• Proven experience in Information Security, Network Security, IT Security, Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management, or related roles within the banking industry or a comparable highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, engineering, and implementing security frameworks, solutions, and services for medium to large-scale organizations.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, with a solid understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO, NIST, SANS, COBIT, PCI DSS, Data Privacy Act (DPA), and BSP regulations.

What You Can Expect From Joining Our Team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth