Cloud Security Architect

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Cloud Security Architect will be a critical part of Synchrony Information Security organization that enables secured products & services in a Hybrid Cloud environment. The person will advise and lead design, architecture and readiness of applications & capabilities that are secured and comply with Synchrony standards, policies & other applicable industry standards. In this role, this individual will work in Agile approach with the Product/Program owners/Business teams and Information Security leadership to enable security of Synchrony products & services. The role requires a combination of engineering & architecture experience with a keen focus on securing application products & services in cloud environment.

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partners with the Information Security Product Owners, Business teams & InfoSec leadership to lead, develop and deliver secured solution architecture & design for business applications in cloud environment.

• Act as point of interface with business teams for all things security enabling early engagement with shift left approach.

• Identify threats and risks in business applications ecosystem and develop solutions for securing applications in cloud

• Leading Security architecture reviews & threat modeling exercises for business applications and lead resolutions to secure applications. 

• Experience securing cloud environments and applications with demonstrated knowledge of cloud solutions.

• Continuously learning about cloud security by education, training, and self-teaching to act as a trusted advisor, and expert within the cloud security domain.

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment spanning on-premise & cloud deployments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

• Design and implement scalable public cloud security controls across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and container platforms

• Create architecture review documentation and document recommendations for securing the cloud environment or solution.

• Collaborate with peer functions on design, analysis, architecture, implementation, security reviews and process enhancements.

• Mentor/train our developing security engineers and provide technical direction and project leadership

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications /Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in Technology in the consumer banking industry OR High School Diploma\GED and a minimum of 6 years or experience in Technology OR successful completion of Synchrony’s IT Business Leadership Program

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience of designing and implementing cyber security solutions in a large enterprise

• Experience working with application architects and good understanding of application architecture patterns (ex: API’s, Microservices, Mobile, front end technologies)

• Experience designing secured cloud solutions with a keen focus on IAM, Data Protection, Observability/Visibility and risk analysis

• Demonstrable experience with CIEM, CSPM, CASB, CWPP, CNAPP, SIEM, CI/CD Security in cloud environment

• Experience of using scripts or other development tools to automate and integrate Cloud services and solutions

• Familiarity with common cloud automation, management, and deployment capabilities

• Experience with information security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, and CIS

• Understanding of security threats, qualitative and quantitative risk valuation models, and effective tools, tactics, and techniques for risk reduction

• Experience with data communications, security and information systems hardware, software, and design principles, such as VPN, segmentation, WAF, access control, CASB, etc

• Experience with encryption technologies and standards, both at-rest and in-flight

• A team-focused mentality with proven experience to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience communicating complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, verbally and in writing, in an easily understood, and actionable manner

• Creativity, enthusiasm, and energy with a strong customer "can do" attitude and result oriented

• Hands on, self-motivated professional style with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple initiatives

• Desire to work in an open, collaborate, and fast-paced environment

• Strong collaborative, analytic and problem-solving skills and ability to manage projects and priorities

• Experience influencing people of all roles and levels outside of their reporting structure

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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