Enterprise Security Architect & Strategy Leader

Bank of America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 156,500 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary plan

Industry-leading benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Principal Security Architect to lead cybersecurity architecture across the Global Information Security organization. This senior role partners with GIS to define scalable security architectures, addresses evolving threats, and aligns with regulatory expectations and business priorities.

The role shapes enterprise security strategy, mentors GIS architects, and guides architectural practices across multiple initiatives while influencing resourcing and budgeting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in security architecture and related leadership roles.
• Broad expertise across information security technologies, processes, and control frameworks.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISACA, SANS, ISC2 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural vision in partnership with business and technology leaders, aligning with GIS policy and standards.
• Collaborate with senior architects and product managers to develop and execute security roadmaps delivering strategic outcomes.
• Advise executives on security risks, gaps, and trade-offs to develop secure solutions through proofs of concept.

Skills

Automation

Influence

Result Orientation

Stakeholder Management

Technical Strategy Development

Application Development

Architecture

Business Acumen

Risk Management

Solution Design

Agile Practices

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Data Management

Solution Delivery Process

Job description

Bank of America is seeking a Principal Security Architect to lead cybersecurity architecture across the Global Information Security organization. This senior role partners with GIS to define scalable security architectures, addresses evolving threats, and aligns with regulatory expectations and business priorities.

The role shapes enterprise security strategy, mentors GIS architects, and guides architectural practices across multiple initiatives while influencing resourcing and budgeting.