Synchrony Financial seeks a hands-on AWS Cloud Security Architect to lead the secure migration of critical financial workloads from on-premises to the cloud. This senior-level role involves designing secure pathways for data transfer, enforcing robust security controls in hybrid environments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like PCI-DSS and GDPR. The architect will collaborate closely with engineering teams to implement stringent IAM policies using IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, while also guiding the integration of continuous monitoring and logging across AWS services. Essential skills include deep expertise in AWS security services (IAM, KMS, VPC), experience in large-scale cloud migrations, and proficiency in DevSecOps practices.
Skills
AWS
Terraform
CloudFormation
IAM
KMS
VPC
Security Hub
CI/CD
PCI-DSS
GDPR
SOC 2
Infrastructure as Code
DevSecOps
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 by implementing mandatory encryption via AWS KMS.
Embed security guardrails into all cloud infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools.
Provide architectural guidance for continuous monitoring, logging, and automated alerting.
Define and govern the strategy for integrating 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.