Enterprise Architect - Security

Zions Bancorporation; Utah; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zions Bancorporation is seeking an Enterprise Architect - Security to lead the integration of security architecture principles in technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will focus on aligning security standards with both cloud and on-prem solutions, playing a key role in enhancing our cybersecurity posture. Candidates with a strong background in cloud security and proven experience in enterprise architecture are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!

401(k) plan with company match

Work-life balance with paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees

Mental health benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or cybersecurity architecture.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms.
• Proven experience in designing secure architectures.

Responsibilities

• Align enterprise technology solutions with security requirements.
• Design security patterns to ensure compliance.
• Lead integration of security principles into architecture.

Skills

Security Architecture

Cloud Security

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Cybersecurity

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

TOGAF

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

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Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.

We are seeking an Enterprise Architect - Security to join Zions Bancorporation.

The Enterprise Architect will serve as a strategic leader responsible for embedding security architecture principles across enterprise-wide technology initiatives. This individual will work closely with Enterprise Cybersecurity Architects, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure that all cloud and on-prem solutions are aligned with security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and enterprise architecture standards.

The Enterprise Architect - Security will:

• Partner with Enterprise Cybersecurity Architects to align enterprise technology solutions with security requirements and risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, RCSA).
• Define, enforce, and influence architecture standards, patterns, and reference models across cloud, infrastructure, and application domains.
• Lead the integration of security-by-design principles into enterprise architecture reviews, solution designs, and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with Agile Trains, Enterprise Information Security, and EPMO to ensure security is embedded in all phases of solution delivery, from conceptual to implementation.
• Design security patterns and/or controls which ensure automated audit and streamlined compliance to promote enterprise efficiency and transparency.
• Support compliance initiatives, audits, and incident response planning by ensuring architectural alignment with regulatory and operational security controls.
• Contribute to the development of enterprise-wide security roadmaps, technology rationalization efforts, and architecture governance processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or cybersecurity architecture, with a strong focus on cloud security.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and security frameworks (TOGAF, CCM, NIST CSF).
• Proven experience in designing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-native and hybrid architectures.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, CIAM, PAM, and role-based access control enforcement.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), and vulnerability management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business domains.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Pay Range:
$130,000 – $200,000 (Based upon relatable skills/experience)

Work Location:
This position can be located 100% remote within the United States or will be a hybrid work schedule (3 days a week in office) if you are within 50 miles of the new Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT.

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:

• Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.
• At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.
• Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.
• Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.
• Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.
• LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
• Employees may, at the company’s discretion, be eligible to receive a cash bonus award

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

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