Director of IT Architecture & Security

The Director of IT Security & Architecture is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing enterprise security operations, identity and access management, technology resiliency, enterprise architecture, and IT risk management alignment. This role ensures that the organization maintains a secure, resilient, and well-architected technology environment that aligns with business objectives and enterprise risk management standards. The Director will partner closely with Information Security, Infrastructure, Application teams, first line and second-line risk partners to drive continuous improvement, governance, and operational excellence across IT., Security Operations & Identity Access Management

• Lead and mature Security Operations functions, including threat detection, incident response, SOC oversight, and vulnerability remediation.
• Oversee Identity and Access Management (IAM) governance, lifecycle processes, privileged access management, and enforcement of least-privilege standards.
• Ensure security monitoring tools, technologies, and processes are optimized and effectively managed.

Technology Resiliency & Disaster Recovery (own or partner)

• Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT resiliency capabilities, including Disaster Recovery, backup strategies, failover planning, and response procedures.
• Drive operational monitoring processes to ensure availability, reliability, and business continuity.
• Identify and close current resiliency gaps and lead multi-year roadmap execution.

Enterprise Architecture

• Build and lead the Enterprise Architecture function, including standards, governance frameworks, architectural patterns, and long-term technology roadmaps.
• Ensure technology solutions support business strategy, security requirements, and operational needs.
• Guide engineering and application teams in selecting and designing secure, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions.

IT Risk Management Oversight

• Serve as the IT liaison to Information Security and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to ensure alignment with second-line standards, controls, and policies.
• Drive continuous improvement of IT risk practices, including risk assessments, control implementation, control testing readiness, and remediation governance.
• Ensure IT's compliance with regulatory expectations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Champion a culture of risk awareness and accountability across the IT organization.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across Security Operations, IAM, Architecture, and Resiliency.
• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic needs and ensure technology solutions meet future demands.
• Communicate complex technical and risk concepts clearly to senior executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adheres to Seacoast Bank's code of conduct.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with deep expertise in cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and/or technology operations.
• Experience in regulated industries (banking/financial services preferred).
• Demonstrated success building or maturing resiliency, DR, or architectural governance programs.

Technical & Professional Competencies

• Expertise in security operations, IAM frameworks, and cloud/on-premises security controls.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture methodologies (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar).
• Deep knowledge of IT risk management practices, regulatory expectations, and industry frameworks (NIST, ISO, FFIEC, CIS).
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of driving operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all organizational levels.