Security Architect, Senior Vice President

Citi

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$141,440–$212,160 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $177k
$132k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $157,200–$218,437 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

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Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.

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TL;DR · Security Architect, Senior Vice President

The Security Architect role within the Technology Architecture team requires a senior-level professional with over ten years of experience in managing complex security solutions for cloud migration projects. This individual will lead and direct architectural teams, developing strategic roadmaps based on emerging technologies and market trends while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. Daily responsibilities include evaluating subordinate performance, recommending personnel actions, and supporting business stakeholders by articulating technical benefits. The role demands expertise in public cloud security services, securing container platforms like OpenShift and EKS, threat modeling, and participation in Architecture Review Boards. Proficiency in managing multiple activities under pressure is essential, along with a deep understanding of how architecture integrates within technology and commercial awareness.

What you'll do

  • Manages multiple architectural teams or an architecture functional area.
  • Develops the architectural strategy for a group of IT systems.
  • Recommends solutions that conform to enterprise standards.
  • Analyzes and evaluates strategic technologies offered by vendors.
  • Supports business stakeholders in evaluating technical benefits of solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in security architecture and management.
  • Proven expertise in architecting security solutions for cloud migration projects, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Deep understanding of public cloud security services, patterns, and native tooling.
  • Expertise in securing container platforms like OpenShift, EKS, GKE, with focus on image scanning and registry security.
  • Strong experience in threat modeling and security architecture governance, including participation in ARBs.
  • Ability to manage multiple teams and activities under pressure, meeting tight deadlines efficiently.

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