First Citizens Bank · 12 hours ago
Principal Cyber Security Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expFirst Citizens Bank is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Architect to lead the partnership between executive technology leadership and the information security architecture function. The role involves facilitating security strategies, technology integrations, and risk mitigation efforts while providing expert guidance to management and business projects.
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Responsibilities
Business Enablement - Owns engagement between executive technology leadership and the information security architecture function. Accelerates technology development and deployment by embedding in customer organizations to drive security awareness, prioritization and solutions. Engages with other architects within the information security organization to bring the right skillsets and experience to bear on issues impacting the firm's strategic roadmap
Security Strategy - Assists in designing and implementing security strategies to shape the Bank's overall technical vision. Facilitates the development and evolution of the architecture and enterprise governance processes. Defines security baselines and standards to include technical configuration standards. Supports the implementation of security controls, guidelines, recommendations, and best practices. Aligns assigned projects with information security strategic and architectural objectives
Security Architecture - Assists with the development, enhancement, and documentation of Information Technology (IT) security architecture. Resolves complex or escalated issues, and is responsible for technical activities at the highest level of ability. Drives significant projects and initiatives to ensure security objectives are achieved. Facilitates ongoing risk mitigation efforts
Awareness - Maintains a strong knowledge of emerging risks and trends. Assists the IT Risk and Compliance team in developing education and awareness program materials. Participates in industry and professional organizations to retain current knowledge and business relationships
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in Information Technology including Information Security OR High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in Information Technology including Information Security
Possesses at least one of the following security certifications: CISSP, GIAC, CISM, or OSCP
Preferred
Knowledge of Forensics, Security Operations, Incident Response, Research/Threat Detection, Malware Analysis, Assessments and Penetration testing, or Secure Software Development
Proven consulting and relationship management skills as well as the ability to leverage key working relationships with business units, vendors, and IT staff
Familiarity with one or more standard security related frameworks (NIST-Cyber, CoBIT, ISO, etc.)
Knowledge of security principles and their application in an enterprise IT environment
Knowledge of various platform technologies including internet, network, distributed systems, desktop computing, voice, and threat management technologies
Experienced with enterprise security controls including malware, protection, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, content filtering, internet proxies, encryption controls, and log management solutions
Knowledge of tiered application architectures, web front-ends/server-side apps, application, and relational databases
Experience with APIs: REST, SOAP, SOA and other integrations
Experience with secure application development, application security risk mitigation techniques
Understanding of application security and industry standards such as OWASP top ten and SANS top 20
Understanding of SDLC and Secure Development Lifecycle
Use of security tools and industry best practices
Knowledge of network security controls and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, monitoring (SIEM), data loss prevention, authentication/authorization, and database security
Benefits
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates.
Company
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33M2021-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $10M
2018-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $23M
1986-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
Frank Holding
Chairman and CEO
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Craig Nix
Chief Financial Officer
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