Director of Security Architecture

01400 Rocky Mountain Support Services; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Director of Security Architecture to lead enterprise-wide security initiatives across cloud, applications, and infrastructure. Reporting to the CISO, you will shape security strategy and drive risk-based design with a hands-on leadership style.

This role supports a hybrid/remote work model with monthly travel to the Jacksonville headquarters, mentoring a team of architects and engineers while aligning security with business goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Requires 12+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership or architecture role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise security architectures in large, complex environments.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, containers, serverless).
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, GLBA, HIPAA) and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Ability to balance business needs with security requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Architecture teams in designing scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise solutions across cloud, application, and infrastructure environments.
• Define and maintain enterprise security architecture frameworks, standards, and roadmaps aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the advancement of our Zero-Trust Security Architecture across the enterprise, with a strong emphasis on Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Establish and maintain security standards and reference architectures for the safe adoption of AI, including generative AI, agentic AI, and third-party AI services, in partnership with the AI Center of Excellence.
• Provide security architecture guidance for AI-assisted software development and Model Context Protocol (MCP) use cases, including access controls, data protection, and secure integration of AI tools with enterprise systems.
• Assess AI-specific risks (e.g., prompt injection, data leakage, model misuse, over-privileged agents) and embed mitigations into threat modeling and architectural review processes.
• Extend Zero-Trust and PAM principles to non-human and AI agent identities, ensuring least-privilege access and auditability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, business units, and technology teams to integrate security into digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of secure design principles, threat modeling, and architectural risk assessments.
• Drive the adoption of secure DevOps practices and embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities for innovation.
• Provide strategic guidance on cloud security architecture, including multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
• Ensure third-party solutions and integrations meet FNF’s security standards and compliance requirements.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of security architects and engineers.
• Represent the security architecture function in governance forums, audits, and executive briefings.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Zero-Trust security

PAM

Security leadership

Regulatory compliance (SOX, GLBA, HIPA

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Threat modeling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

FNF® is the leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF®'s various mortgage and real estate services companies provide services that complement our title insurance business. From a full-service qualified intermediary, home warranties, UCC insurance, relocation services, and notary services, we provide essential services to fulfill the needs of a changing real estate industry. FNF® believes the power of technology can elevate the real estate transaction. From investments in title and escrow software to industry-leading real estate partner solutions, we take our commitment to provide real estate professionals and consumers with a truly reimagined, transparent, connected, and trusted real estate experience to heart.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) is seeking a skilledDirector of Security Architecture to join its Information Security Office (ISO). The Director of Security Architecture will lead the strategic design and implementation of enterprise-wide security architecture initiatives. This role will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and will be responsible for shaping the future of FNF’s security posture across cloud, application, and infrastructure domains. The ideal candidate will be a thought leader with deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to align and prioritize security strategies with business objectives.

LOCATION

While this role is preferably based at our headquarters in Jacksonville, FL, it may also be performed remotely. Remote candidates must be able to travel to our Jacksonville office on a monthly basis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Security Architecture teams in designing scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise solutions across cloud, application, and infrastructure environments.
• Define and maintain enterprise security architecture frameworks, standards, and roadmaps aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the advancement of our Zero-Trust Security Architecture across the enterprise, with a strong emphasis on Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Establish and maintain security standards and reference architectures for the safe adoption of AI, including generative AI, agentic AI, and third-party AI services, in partnership with the AI Center of Excellence.
• Provide security architecture guidance for AI-assisted software development and Model Context Protocol (MCP) use cases, including access controls, data protection, and secure integration of AI tools with enterprise systems.
• Assess AI-specific risks (e.g., prompt injection, data leakage, model misuse, over-privileged agents) and embed mitigations into threat modeling and architectural review processes.
• Extend Zero-Trust and PAM principles to non-human and AI agent identities, ensuring least-privilege access and auditability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, business units, and technology teams to integrate security into digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of secure design principles, threat modeling, and architectural risk assessments.
• Drive the adoption of secure DevOps practices and embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities for innovation.
• Provide strategic guidance on cloud security architecture, including multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
• Ensure third-party solutions and integrations meet FNF’s security standards and compliance requirements.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of security architects and engineers.
• Represent the security architecture function in governance forums, audits, and executive briefings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Requires 12+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership or architecture role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise security architectures in large, complex environments.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, containers, serverless).
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, GLBA, HIPAA) and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Ability to balance business needs with security requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach to problem-solving.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or TOGAF are highly preferred.
• Experience working in or with financial services organizations is a strong plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

FNF, its affiliates, and subsidiaries carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, specialty, experience, and work location. The base salary (exempt) or hourly rate (non-exempt) is just one component of the total rewards package offered to our employees, including potential bonus or commission eligibility, insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability), matching 401(k) plan and matching employee stock purchase plan.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

FNF, its affiliates and subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FNF® is the leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF®'s various mortgage and real estate services companies provide services that complement our title insurance business. From a full-service qualified intermediary, home warranties, UCC insurance, relocation services, and notary services, we provide essential services to fulfill the needs of a changing real estate industry. FNF® believes the power of technology can elevate the real estate transaction. From investments in title and escrow software to industry-leading real estate partner solutions, we take our commitment to provide real estate professionals and consumers with a truly reimagined, transparent, connected, and trusted real estate experience to heart.