Senior Security Architecture Lead

Global Payments Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking an IT Architect to oversee application systems, architecture and data workflows. You will ensure alignment of software and hardware, document current systems, and develop strategic recommendations for scalable, secure solutions.

This role focuses on optimizing performance and coordinating across IT functions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in enterprise architecture, system design, and governance, with strong collaboration skills to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS, MIS, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in design and development.
• Experience with end-to-end life cycle design and development.
• Understanding of PCI and security-related compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee application systems, architecture, data workflow and interfaces.
• Collaborate on IT roadmaps and document business requirements.
• Assess system deficiencies and propose improvements.
• Research new technologies and assist in vendor selection.
• Provide architecture guidance across applications and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and security standards.

Skills

Wide-ranging experience

Complex issues analysis

Team lead / supervision

Mainframe tools

Java / J2EE / .NET stack

IT governance / architecture concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CS / MIS / Business degree

Master's Degree

CS or Information Systems

Tools

IBM Mainframe stack

COBOL / JCL / CICS / SQL / DB2 / IMS

Mainframe debugging & performance tools

Java / J2EE / .NET development tools

System z / z/OS tooling

Job description

Global Payments Inc. is seeking an IT Architect to oversee application systems, architecture and data workflows. You will ensure alignment of software and hardware, document current systems, and develop strategic recommendations for scalable, secure solutions.

This role focuses on optimizing performance and coordinating across IT functions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in enterprise architecture, system design, and governance, with strong collaboration skills to translate