Strategic Security Architect: Cloud & Enterprise Defense

Metrobank; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrobank is seeking an experienced Security Architect to design, implement, and continuously enhance the bank's security architecture across on-premises and cloud environments.

The role focuses on evaluating security solutions, establishing baselines, identifying risks, and collaborating with multiple IT teams to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience. A senior candidate with extensive IT security and architecture experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or Information Security.
• 8+ years in IT security, security architecture, infrastructure security, and risk assessment.
• Strong knowledge of network, server, database, application, cloud, and data security; vulnerability assessment and pentesting.
• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC, GSEC) preferred.
• Experience with identity and access management including MFA and SSO is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the Bank's security architecture across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Evaluate, test, and deploy security solutions aligned with best practices and business requirements.
• Develop and maintain security baseline standards for OS, networks, databases, security devices, and other technologies.
• Identify security risks and design gaps, recommending enhancements.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams, data scientists, and IT groups to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience.
• Serve as SME for enterprise-wide IT and security projects, providing security guidance.
• Lead development and implementation of secure, resilient network and security architectures.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and impact analyses for technology changes.
• Ensure disaster recovery requirements, security controls, and compliance standards are established, tested, and maintained.
• Prepare business cases and cost-benefit analyses for security initiatives.
• Review and approve security configurations and deployments (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, servers, network devices).
• Maintain accurate security documentation, standards, and records.
• Support continuous improvement of governance, risk management, and compliance programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Job description

Metrobank is seeking an experienced Security Architect to design, implement, and continuously enhance the bank's security architecture across on-premises and cloud environments.

The role focuses on evaluating security solutions, establishing baselines, identifying risks, and collaborating with multiple IT teams to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience. A senior candidate with extensive IT security and architecture experience is required.