Security Architect Specialist

Global Payments; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments seeks a Security Architect Specialist to join our Cyber Innovations and Emerging Technologies team and help shape the future of global commerce.

In this hybrid role, you will research emerging security technologies, lead proofs of concept, design secure cloud architectures for AI and analytics, and partner with cybersecurity, cloud, data, and business teams to drive practical security outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity or security architecture.
• Experience with AI, generative AI, or cybersecurity innovation.
• Experience designing or evaluating cloud-based solutions.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging security technologies and AI capabilities supporting cyber strategy.
• Lead proofs of concept, pilots, and evaluations from concept to transition.
• Design scalable, secure architectures for AI, analytics, automation.
• Partner with cybersecurity, cloud, data, and business teams to identify high-value uses cases.
• Provide technical leadership for cross-functional innovation initiatives and vendor evaluations.

Skills

Security architecture

AI capabilities

Stakeholder communication

Project leadership

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Perl

Ansible

Job description

Job Description

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be a US Citizen orvalidGreen Card Holder.

This position ishybrid 3 days per week in the following office locations:Cincinnati, OH and Atlanta, GA

Ready to take your careerglobal?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments.We'relooking for aSecurity Architect Specialistto join ourever-evolvingCyber Innovations and Emerging Technologiesteam andhelp shape the future of global commerce

Whatyou'llown

• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging security technologies and AI capabilities that support Global Payments' cyber strategy and risk reductionobjectives.

• Lead proofs of concept, pilot programs, and technical evaluations, moving innovative solutions from concept through validation and transition planning.

• Design scalable, secure architectures for AI, predictive analytics, automation, and other emerging technology initiatives.

• Partner with cybersecurity, cloud, data, and business teams toidentifyhigh-value cyber use cases and develop practical adoption roadmaps.

• Provide technical leadership for cross-functional innovation initiatives, including vendor evaluations, solution recommendations, and executive-ready presentations.

Whatyou'llbring

• Bachelor'sdegree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, or emerging technology.

• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading AI, generative AI, predictive analytics, or cybersecurity innovation initiatives.

• Experience designing or evaluating cloud-based solutions, and applying scripting or automation using Perl, Ansible, or similar technologies.

• Proven ability to lead technical proofs of concept, product evaluations, or pilot programs and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

• Strong project leadership, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and business decisions in a matrixed environment.

It's a bonus if you have

• Experience with quantum computing, quantum-safe cryptography, or other emerging technologies relevant to cybersecurity.

• A track recordof independently exploringnew technologies, developing innovative prototypes, and turning research into practical business or security outcomes.

• Strong curiosity, client focus, and collaborative leadership, withthe accountabilityand determination to influence stakeholders, challenge conventional approaches, and deliver results as one team.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teamswintogetherevery day.We'reproud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career.The people, the energy, theconnections -it'sunmatched.Come and be part of an ever-evolving companyand get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes aGlobalpayer?

Globalpayersthink like a client, act like anownerand win as one team.We'recurious andinnovative - always finding better ways to deliver impact.We empower each other to make decisions,andit'sour passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

EEOC Statement

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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