This role pays less than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$159,000–$219,150
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$177k
versus about
$189k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.
Citi currently has
256 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$140,080–$210,120
across 238 roles with salary data.
The Security Architect - Senior Vice President leads and directs multiple architectural teams or a functional area, managing people, budgets, and strategic planning. This leader develops architectural strategies for IT systems, creates technology roadmaps based on market trends, and ensures solutions conform to enterprise standards. The role involves negotiating with senior leaders, evaluating vendor technologies, and overseeing security architecture governance within complex environments. Key responsibilities include threat modeling, participating in Architecture Review Boards, and managing security exceptions. The candidate must possess expertise in cloud migration projects for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, public cloud security services, and native cloud tooling. Technical proficiency is required in securing container platforms like OpenShift, EKS, and GKE, including image scanning and runtime security. This role solves critical security challenges by ensuring compliance with laws while protecting firm assets and reputation.
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