Security Architect - Senior Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 141,440 - 212,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Security Architect with over 10 years of relevant experience to manage complex projects and lead architectural teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud migrations and security governance, demonstrating strong communication and managerial skills.

This position demands the ability to assess risks and develop security solutions across multiple environments while adhering to industry standards. Competitive benefits and a full-time salary range of $141,440.00 – $212,160.00 are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Proven ability in architecting security solutions for hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple architectural teams or functional areas.
• Evaluate performance and make personnel recommendations.
• Develop architectural strategy for IT systems.

Skills

Cloud security solutions

Security architecture patterns

Container security (OpenShift, EKS, GKE)

Threat modeling

Clear communication

Management skills

Education

Bachelor’s or university degree

Job description

The Security Architect is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. Leads and directs a team of professionals. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographical regions. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Primarily affects a sub-function. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area. Full management responsibility of a team or multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple architectural teams or an architecture functional area (depending on size of business).
• Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations and other personnel actions.
• Develops the architectural strategy for a group (portfolio) of IT systems.
• Develops and recommends solutions that conform to enterprise standards.
• Develops technological and business application portfolio road maps, based on emerging technologies and market trends/direction.
• Responsible for all technical directions and decisions based on technical expertise, experience, vision and market directions.
• Supports the business/clients in evaluating and articulating the technical benefits of a solution to stakeholders.
• Analyzes and evaluates strategic technologies offered by vendors.
• Exhibits sound understanding of theories and practices in architecture and multiple related areas.
• Has in depth understanding of how architecture integrates within technology and has commercial awareness.
• Shares responsibility for budget, policy formulation and planning.
• Requires evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated or novel situations; uses multiple sources of information.
• Impacts engineering through responsibility for planning, finances/ budget, end results and setting of policies.
• Influences and negotiates with senior leaders (across functions); may communicate and negotiate with external parties.
• Performs other job duties and functions as assigned.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervising the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to develop working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly.
• Proven experience in architecting security solutions for cloud migration projects, including hybrid and multi‑cloud environments. Expertise in public cloud security services, security architecture patterns, and native cloud security tooling.
• Expertise in securing container platforms (OpenShift, EKS, GKE), including image scanning, registry security, secure orchestration and runtime security.
• Proven experience in threat modelling and security architecture governance, including participation in Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) and security exception management in large, complex enterprise environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s or university degree or equivalent experience.

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $141,440.00 – $212,160.00.

Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date: July 06, 2026.