Systems Architect - Sr Consultant Level Security Architecture

Cybersecurity is at the heart of our culture. Our diligence and expertise are what makes us the undisputed leader in electronic payments.  Weve made it our priority to create a toptier Security Architecture team poised to defend us against any potential cyber threats.

As Enterprise Security Architect you will be part of a team that supports the technology organization in embedding Cybersecurity into their products and services globally.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture strategy ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.

• Provide guidance and support for technology planning and decisionmaking processes.

• Design and implement enterprise security architecture frameworks and standards ensuring the integration of security controls into business processes data and applications.

• Create and maintain technology roadmaps that outline the future direction of Visas security landscape and identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements including cloud and hybrid cloud environments.

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to design and implement scalable secure and costeffective security solutions that meet business requirements.

• Establish and enforce governance processes to ensure adherence to enterprise security architecture standards and best practices and conduct architecture reviews with recommendations for improvement.

• Act as a liaison between business and IT teams ensuring clear communication and understanding of architectural principles and guidelines and provide expert advice and support to project teams.

• Evaluate emerging security technologies and industry trends including cloud and hybrid cloud security to determine their potential impact on Visas security landscape and make recommendations for adoption where appropriate.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with security solutions ensuring security and compliance requirements are integrated into the architecture design.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the enterprise security architecture including diagrams models and guidelines ensuring it is uptodate and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain threat models to identify assess and prioritize potential security threats and vulnerabilities within Visas systems applications and infrastructure.

• Provide training and mentorship to junior architects and other IT staff promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the architecture team.

• Participate in integrating acquired entities into Visas security architecture ensuring seamless migration and expansion of acquired entity datacenters.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of Technology Security Requirements (TSR) and Data Security Requirements (DSR) ensuring alignment with Visas security policies and standards.

• This is a global role that involves reporting to a remote manager and collaborating with international teams.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 23 set days a week (determined by leadership/site) with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:
8 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD OR 11 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD or relevant certification (e.g. TOGAF Zachman) is preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT with at least 5 years in an enterprise security architecture role.
Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprisewide security solutions with expertise in security architecture frameworks and methodologies.
Strong technical knowledge of cloud and hybrid cloud computing data architecture security and integration patterns.
Proficiency in relevant tools and technologies including but not limited to firewalls encryption identity and access management (IAM) and security information and event management (SIEM).
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to analyze complex business and technical requirements and develop effective security solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
Strong leadership and teambuilding skills with the ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
Understanding of business processes and the ability to align security solutions with business goals.
Experience in financial services or a related industry is a plus.
Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
Willingness to stay updated on the latest security trends and continuously improve skills.
Certifications:
o CISSP CISM CISA CCSP TOGAF Zachman Framework
o Other relevant security certifications are a plus (e.g. CEH GSEC GCIA etc.)

Additional Information :

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 510% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 143200.00 to 207800.00 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on jobrelated factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location. In addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime