Cyber Security Architect

001 Truliant Federal Credit Union; Williamsburg Square (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost employee Medical, dental, and

401(k) with matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Teammate loan discounts

Job summary

Truliant Federal Credit Union is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to own security architecture across IT projects, shaping secure environments and guiding risk-based decisions. You’ll design safeguards, identify risks, and drive incident response with cross-functional teams.

The role requires advanced SIEM experience, IDS/IPS deployment, Linux proficiency, and certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or similar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Must have at least one of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, CRISC, CCSP.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures, configurations, policies, and controls for technology projects (firewalls, intrusion detection, encryption, identity management, monitoring).
• Assess vulnerabilities and threats, develop mitigations, lead incident response from investigation to remediation.
• Partner with IT teams, business units, and external partners to integrate security, communicate risk, support audits and compliance, and build security awareness.
• Improve risk management, maintain incident response plans, review security information, and align with evolving technologies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Security architecture

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Linux

SQL

HTML

Python

Java

C/C++

PHP

Perl

Visual Basic

Firewalls

Encryption

Identity management

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field

Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, CRISC, CCSP

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Job description

Truliant’s mission is to improve lives by putting our members first, providing great service and straightforward financial solutions. Our core values of Member Focus, Service, Guidance, Relationships, and Community define how we interact with members to fulfill our mission of improving lives and providing a foundation on which we conduct ourselves. Our Promise to Our Teammates: Truliant strives to provide all teammates with an enjoyable place to work where they feel valued, empowered and rewarded for all that they do.

Why this role matters

At Truliant Federal Credit Union, protecting information is essential to earning and keeping our members’ trust. As our Cyber Security Architect, you’ll shape secure technology environments, strengthen our ability to respond to emerging threats, and help the organization meet important regulatory expectations. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex security challenges, influencing how technology is built, and turning risk into practical action that protects both members and the business.

What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll take ownership of Truliant’s security architecture and help ensure security is thoughtfully built into IT projects, systems, and day-to-day decisions. You’ll connect strategy with execution by identifying risk, designing safeguards, and helping teams respond confidently when incidents occur.

• Design and implement secure architectures, configurations, policies, and controls for technology projects, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, encryption, identity management, and monitoring.
• Assess vulnerabilities and emerging threats, develop mitigation strategies, and lead incident response activities from investigation and containment through remediation and post-incident review.
• Partner with IT teams, business units, and external partners to integrate security, communicate risk clearly, support audits and compliance, and build employee security awareness.
• Beyond that, you’ll help Truliant strengthen its security posture by improving risk management practices, maintaining incident response plans, reviewing security information, and keeping our approach aligned with evolving technologies, threats, and regulatory requirements.

What you bring

We’re looking for an experienced security professional who can see the big picture, work comfortably in the technical details, and guide others toward secure, practical decisions. You’ll succeed here if you combine strong architecture expertise with clear communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to protecting sensitive information.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of IT security experience, including experience in a security architect role.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing security architectures, with advanced SIEM experience and substantial experience using IDS/IPS and other network security platforms.
• Extensive Linux support experience and experience coding in at least one language such as SQL, HTML, Python, Java, C/C++, PHP, Perl, or Visual Basic.

Required Skills

• Design secure network, system, cloud, and virtualized environments using recognized security technologies, protocols, and best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and lead security incident response and improvement efforts.
• Apply regulatory and security frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, FFIEC, GDPR, NCUA, and SOX, to monitoring, auditing, policies, and technology decisions.
• Use security tools and controls including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, encryption, and identity management.
• Lead security projects, collaborate across technical and business teams, and explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders in writing and conversation.

Education/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.

Must have at least one of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, CRISC certification. CCSP certification or equivalent.

You should also be comfortable handling sensitive information with integrity, staying current as threats and technologies evolve, and balancing strong security practices with excellent service to Truliant’s members.

What sets you apart

• Must have a strong sense of ethics and integrity in handling sensitive and private information.
• Must be a strong team player and eager to contribute to organizational success.
• Must be familiar with AI as used by threat actors, and also as used in preventative and detective controls.
• Must have the interest and aptitude to stay current with evolving security threats and technologies.
• Should be familiar with issues around third-party service providers and third party risk management.

What you’ll get

We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. In this role, you can expect:

• No-cost employee Medical, dental, vision coverage Prescription benefits (including mail order)
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching
• Paid community involvement volunteers hours
• Paid group life Insurance
• Teammate loan discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Wellness program
• Teledoc (physician video conferencing)
• Onsite fitness facilities or health club reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical flexible spending account
• Dependent care flexible spending account

Truliant’s mission is to improve lives by putting our members first, providing great service and straightforward financial solutions. Our teammates make that happen daily. Through their diverse perspectives and backgrounds, our teammates come together to craft the best experience for every member wherever they are on their financial journey. Truliant strives to provide all teammates with an enjoyable place to work where they feel valued, empowered and rewarded for all that they do.