Security Architect

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The Security Design team handles the Firm’s security strategy and domain security architecture vision and development. We drive and synchronize security strategies aligned with technology and business priorities along with validating future directions.

In this role the AI Security Architect Lead will have responsibility for identifying, defining, developing, leading security technology strategy across a broad portfolio of AI security and related technology systems, and the assessment of new and emerging AI security technologies at the very large enterprise scale.

As a senior member of Schwab Cybersecurity Services (SCS) you will engage and partner with senior leaders across the organization leveraging your extensive background in (managing / delivering / implementing / architecting) AI security technology combined with expertise in organizational and cross-functional communication to develop AI security strategy, influence roadmaps, solution adoption, champion strategic opportunities / execution plans with the aim to improve security capabilities, reduce risk and position forward looking AI platform security enhancements.

Responsibilities Include, but not Limited to:

• Responsible for defining an architectural vision and architecture for large complex solutions, which aligns with the enterprise architecture strategy, technology and platform choices

• Describes the solution intent and the associated operating environment, determining the primary systems/subsystems and their interfaces, defining non-functional requirements and architectural runway to support new epics/features and expand into new opportunities

• Ensures the solution is fit for purpose and use by working with stakeholders, vendors/service providers, and evaluating the impact of strategic design decisions

• Contributes to best practices, standard templates, and the architecture roadmap for defined domains.

• Creates AI security reference architecture patterns for reusability.

• Contributes to the creation of the architecture roadmap of defined domains (Business, Application, Data and Technology) in support of the product roadmap

• Contributes to the development of best practices including standardized templates

• Works across business and technology to create the solution intent and architectural vision for large complex solutions and evolves it based on an emerging backlog

• Works with Product Manager/Owner to plan and prioritize technology focused backlog items for the architecture runway to enable business epics/features and expand into new opportunities

• The AI security architect must interpret business, technology and threat drivers, and develop practical security roadmaps

• Clarifies the architecture for the development teams to support implementation, and provides solution options to resolve any architectural impediments

• Performs design reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements for a solution are sufficiently met (e.g. security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability)

• Develop security patterns, standards, and architectural decision records to ensure Schwab data at rest, in motion or in use is properly secured

• Liaises with other security architects and security practitioners to share best practices and insights

• Has broad understanding of multiple security domains such as, Data Protection, IAM, App Sec, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Ops, etc.

• 4-year college/university degree required

• Minimum 10 + years of experience building and managing security infrastructure and solutions in financial industries

• 1 year of Schwab technology domain experience gained as a current or recent contractor or employee

• Experience implementing/configuring cloud services and tools aligned to our security priorities

• Demonstrates flexibility within a variety of changing situations, while working with individuals and groups.

• Strong ability to effectively communicate with and present to C level as well as the senior leadership team

• Experience with assessment, development, implementation, integration, optimization, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processes in on premise, public and private cloud environments

• Understanding of cryptography as it relates to application, network and cloud security

• Experience with Application Development, or Distributed Application Architecture highly preferred

• Experience with Hybrid cloud architectures and designs

• Must have experience with Internet Application Hosting architectures, best practices and related technologies to effectively protect externally facing applications

• Experience with DevSecOps process, AI security, data warehousing, Container technologies, API Gateways, and other common web application technologies is preferred

• Strong knowledge of enterprise security concepts/frameworks and products, secure design principles and best practices

• NIST 800-53, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27000 series, COBIT, etc.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must

• Must be able to quickly and succinctly design and create technical solution/process documentation

• Must be a self-starter, strong leader who is able to manage, develop and nurture a team of senior engineers and architects; work with limited supervision & be able to work well with others in a globally diverse IT environment

• CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF certification preferred. Other Information Security oriented certifications a plus

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

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