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American Express · 21 hours ago

Application Architect

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

American Express is a leading financial services company with a strong commitment to innovation and customer service. They are seeking a Senior Application Architect to design and advance their Security Automation program, focusing on developing security code components for a hybrid cloud environment. The role involves collaboration with various teams to implement automation solutions and enhance overall security architecture.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and enhance the Network Security Automation program aimed at providing security code components related to automation across both private and public multi-cloud environments

Engage with architects and subject matter experts from cloud engineering to create comprehensive network automation solutions

Formulate security architecture proposals and effectively communicate the concepts to secure approval from all stakeholders

Offer security and engineering guidance and mentorship to the Cloud Programs, which encompass Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Cloud Application Architecture subprograms

Oversee all facets of development, executing hands-on architecture, design, and the development of automation systems

Recognize promising opportunities for integrating innovative technologies to address current requirements and anticipate future challenges

Qualification

Information SecurityCloud SecurityInfrastructure as CodeMicroservices ArchitectureJavaPythonGitHubDockerCloud ArchitectureCICD/AutomationAttitudeWillingness to learnInnovationCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Proficiency in various Information Security domains, including Network Security(Firewalls), Internet Security, and Cloud Security

Over 5 years of experience as an architect with a demonstrated history of successful project delivery

More than 10 years of experience in software development utilizing any of the following programming languages: Java, JavaScript (Node.js), Python, or Golang (with at least 2 years of experience). A comprehensive understanding of the chosen language and its ecosystem is essential

Familiarity with GitHub and GitHub Actions is required

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, is necessary

A background in microservices architecture is mandatory, along with an understanding of both classical and cloud-native design patterns

Experience with Docker, the Open Containers Initiative, or similar technologies is essential

A solid understanding of Cloud architecture, particularly in securing public cloud environments with data protection measures, is required

Knowledge of security configuration management, container security, endpoint security, and secrets management as they pertain to cloud applications is important

Familiarity with network architecture, proxy infrastructure, and programs that facilitate network access and enablement is necessary

Preferred

Knowledge across various Information Security domains, such as Infrastructure Vulnerability, Data Loss Prevention, End User Security, and Identity & Access Management, is preferred

Possession of Cloud Engineering or Security Certifications, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Security, GCP Cloud DevOps Engineer, GCP Cloud Security Engineer, or similar, is preferred

Experience in Spring Boot framework and its implementation

Experience in CICD/Automation and writing resilient and self-healing code base

Good attitude, communication, willingness to learn and collaborate

Bring a culture of innovation, ideas, and continuous improvement

Challenging status quo, demonstrate risk taking, and implement creative ideas