Vice President | Enterprise Security Architecture
Core
Own the security architecture of the firm's technology estate, setting target states for zero trust, identity, data protection, and cloud security while integrating security into modernization programs and AI/agentic systems.
Role type
VP Enterprise Security Architect (Strategy & Hands-on IC)
Builds
Enterprise security reference architectures, standards, patterns, and AI security controls for a financial services firm.
Domain
Financial Services / Cybersecurity / Cloud Security / AI Security
Required skills
Security architecture design, Zero Trust implementation, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud security (AWS/Azure), AI/Agentic system security, Policy-as-code, Threat modeling, Regulatory compliance translation, Executive communication, Team leadership.
Preferred skills
CISSP, CCSP, Experience at hyperscalers or major financial institutions, Daily use of AI coding agents.
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Claude Code, SAST, DAST, SCA, SBOM, NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, MITRE ATLAS.
Responsibilities
Define enterprise security target architecture and roadmap; Own security architecture standards for AI and agentic systems; Use AI coding agents hands-on for architecture work; Build security into delivery pipelines; Set cloud security architecture for AWS and Azure; Lead security architecture reviews; Translate regulatory expectations into architecture standards; Measure practice adoption and report metrics; Lead and develop the Lead Security Architect; Collaborate with senior executives on security strategy; Maintain external view of threat landscape.
Seniority
VP, Strategy & Mentorship
