Security Architecture Lead - Hybrid in Makati

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

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is seeking a Security Architecture and Engineering Lead to join our Information Security and Data Protection team in Makati. The role combines design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of our security architecture across networks, applications, and cloud environments.

You will collaborate with the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering to develop blueprints, standards, and risk-based controls that align with regulatory requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ICT or CS.
• Professional cybersecurity certification(s) required.
• Experience in information security within banking or regulated environments.
• Proven ability to design, engineer, and implement security frameworks, solutions, and services.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS with awareness of ISO/NIST/COBIT/PCI DSS/DPA/BSP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve 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, aligning with industry best practices and evolving threats.
• Design, review, and enhance security controls and implement improvements to strengthen security posture.
• Integrate security controls into infrastructure, cloud environments, and development processes with secure coding standards.
• Implement and maintain risk management frameworks to support security decisions and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security initiatives with business objectives and communicate strategies to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Information security

Cloud security

Security architecture

Cybersecurity risk management

Regulatory standards knowledge

Cybersecurity certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in ICT or CS

Job description

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is seeking a Security Architecture and Engineering Lead to join our Information Security and Data Protection team in Makati. The role combines design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of our security architecture across networks, applications, and cloud environments.

You will collaborate with the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering to develop blueprints, standards, and risk-based controls that align with regulatory requirements and