Sr. Information Security Architect

Hispanic Technology Executive Council; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Information Security Architect to join their Secure Solutions Design team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with various technical teams to deliver strategic projects that enhance security and support corporate goals. Responsibilities include developing system architectures, conducting security studies, and recommending technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Information Security, strong communication skills, and a passion for educating teams on security policies. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact in the financial sector.

Benefits

Discretionary annual incentives

Paid time off

Resources for employee well-being

Community contribution support

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Information Security and IT.
• Ability to document and articulate security study results.

Responsibilities

• Develop system architectures and conduct security studies for compliance.
• Interface with vendors and senior technologists to support business objectives.

Skills

Technical Diagrams (Visio)

Threat Modeling (STRIDE)

Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Networking

Cryptography

Identity and Access Management

Virtualization

Containers

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Security or related field

Industry-recognized certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.

Join us to build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Role Overview:

The Senior Information Security Architect will be a member of the Business Information Security Officer's (BISO) - Secure Solutions Design team. The role involves working closely with line of business technical and project teams to deliver strategic projects.

The responsibilities include developing system architectures, conducting security and business information flow studies, providing integrated systems reviews, and recommending technologies to enhance security and support corporate goals. The role also involves conducting security studies of IT systems to ensure compliance with security policies, recommending design components for security, and interfacing with vendors and senior technologists to support business objectives.

Qualifications:

Typically 7 or more years of experience in Information Security and IT.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in creating and reviewing technical diagrams of infrastructure and data flow diagrams using Visio.
• Expertise in creating threat models using STRIDE methodology and tools like Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool.
• Experience with enterprise technology domains such as cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP), networking, cryptography, identity and access management, virtualization, and containers.
• Ability to document and articulate security study results.
• Ability to educate teams on Global Information Security policies and risks of non-compliance.
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.

Desired Skills:

• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CCSP, CCSK, or similar.
• Experience with other threat modeling tools and methodologies.

Additional Information:

This job will be open for applications for a minimum of seven days from the posting date.

Shift and Hours:

1st shift (United States of America), 40 hours per week.

Pay and Benefits:

Salary range: $135,600 - $202,000 annually, based on experience, education, and skills. The role is eligible for discretionary annual incentives and benefits, including paid time off and resources to support employee well-being and community contribution.