Security Architect, Business Enablement

Regions Bank

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 170,628 - 218,980

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Volunteer Program

Job summary

Regions Bank is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to advance its cyber security program through developing and implementing security architecture. This role involves collaboration with key stakeholders and managing significant projects to enhance security across internal systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, along with ten years of cyber security experience. This position offers excellent benefits and is onsite in Atlanta, Georgia or other locations.

Qualifications

Ten (10) years of experience in cyber security with a focus on secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) or security architecture.

Responsibilities

Develops and establishes cyber security architecture aligned with business goals.
Provides advisory services to businesses and IT groups.
Collaborates with teams to enhance security posture.
Designs cyber security architecture, evaluates risks, and approves system implementations.
Monitors industry trends for compliance.

Skills

Risk evaluation

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Virtualization/cloud computing knowledge

Security principles

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project management

Communication skills

Work ethic and self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Cyber Security Architect

At Regions, the Cyber Security Architect contributes to the advancement of Regions’ cyber security program and its capabilities through developing, communicating, and implementing a security architecture. This position establishes secure development practices which increases the security of internal systems. Additionally, this position collaborates closely with key stakeholders and teams as part of business projects and/or initiatives. The architect at this level is considered to have advanced technical skills and knowledge and manages significant, complex projects related to Regions’ cyber security programs.

Primary Responsibilities

Develops and establishes a strategic cyber security architecture and strategic vision, including standards and frameworks that are aligned with the overall business and Regions’ information technology strategy
Serves as cyber security subject-matter expert and provides advisory and consultative services to businesses, information technology groups, and cyber security senior leadership
Works closely with Enterprise Architecture and Application Development groups to enhance the security posture of new and existing systems
Designs cyber security architecture, evaluates and mitigates potential risk, and approves implementation of systems and applications into production
Collaborates with senior cyber security leadership to ensure team is complying with all applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines, both internally and externally, monitoring and evaluating trends in the industry to maintain compliance
Collaborates with application and system owners to establish compliance standards and trackable metrics
Provides consultative services related to significant, complex business projects
Leads the work of junior architects and evaluates needs, assisting in the development of necessary skills and technical knowledge

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field
Ten (10) years of experience in cyber security, with a focus on software development, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), or security architecture

Preferences

Experience in the design and implementation of cyber security solutions

Skills And Competencies

Ability to effectively evaluate risk vs. reward
Ability to independently problem solve with sound judgement
Ability to translate complex technical information across all levels of the organization through communications and/or presentations
Ability to work in a team environment when applicable
Expert-level knowledge of risks associated with virtualization and cloud-based computing and the impact of those technologies on an organizations security posture
Expert-level knowledge of security principles, solutions, tools, methodologies, and techniques
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Strong project management skills
Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Additional Role Description

The Security Architect, Business Enablement role is a domain experienced security architect who partners closely with business and technology teams to help them achieve their objectives securely and efficiently. This role is best suited for individuals who enjoy working directly with stakeholders across customer-facing platforms and corporate functions, and who bring practical business context into technology and security discussions. The ideal candidate understands how different parts of a financial services organization operate, engages early to understand business goals and constraints, and designs security architectures that manage risk without introducing unnecessary friction - enabling progress rather than slowing it down.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience bringing domain context into technology and security discussions, not just control expertise
Experience as a trusted security partner to business and technology leaders, shaping solutions rather than simply reviewing them
Practical understanding of how financial products, customer journeys, and corporate control functions operate in real-world environments
Knowledge of how revenue models, operational workflows, and regulatory expectations influence technology decisions
Experience balancing risk, customer experience, regulatory intent, and delivery timelines in architectural decisions

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. The locations available for this role are Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, or Charlotte, NC.

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

Target Job Range: $170,628.15 USD

Median: $218,980.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance. Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information