VP, Cloud Security Architecture

Synchrony

Hybrid Actively hiring
Alpharetta Hub · Orlando Hub · Chicago Hub · Stamford Engagement Hub CT · Costa Mesa Hub Posted 16 days ago $155,000–$260,000 / year
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TL;DR

Synchrony Financial seeks a hands-on AWS Cloud Security Architect at the Grade 13 level to lead the secure migration and modernization of financial workloads from on-premises environments to AWS. This role involves designing secure pathways for data transfer, enforcing robust security controls in hybrid cloud networking, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, and SOC 2. The architect will collaborate with Cloud IAM teams to enforce the Principle of Least Privilege using IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, and work closely with DevSecOps teams to integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines. Essential skills include deep expertise in AWS security services (IAM, KMS, VPC), experience in large-scale production solutions on AWS, and proficiency in compliance frameworks within a highly regulated industry.

Skills

AWS Terraform CloudFormation Python IAM KMS VPC Security Hub CI/CD PCI-DSS GDPR SOC 2 Checkmarx Veracode OWASP ZAP Burp Suite

What you'll do

  • Design secure pathways for migrating critical workloads to AWS.
  • Architect robust security controls for hybrid cloud networking and connectivity.
  • Ensure data integrity during transfer using AWS KMS encryption.
  • Embed security guardrails into all cloud infrastructure provisioning with IaC tools.
  • Provide architectural guidance for continuous monitoring and automated alerting in AWS.
  • Define and govern integration of security testing into CI/CD pipelines.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience securing large-scale AWS production solutions.
  • Deep expertise in AWS security services including IAM, KMS, VPC, and Security Hub.
  • Proven track record supporting on-premises to cloud migration with secure data transfer.
  • Strong proficiency in using IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for automation.
  • Practical knowledge of compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and SOC 2.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent experience required.

Market check

Salary context

This $155,000–$260,000 range sits above 78% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$118,650–$210,800

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$202,612

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Synchrony

Synchrony is a premier consumer financial services company and one of the nation’s largest providers of private-label and co-branded credit cards, alongside promotional financing and FDIC-insured savings products.

Synchrony currently has 12 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $135,000–$230,000 across 12 roles with salary data.

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