Hybrid VP, Cloud Security Architecture

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About the role

  • VP, Cloud Security Architect at Synchrony Financial focusing on securing cloud migrations. Leading the integration of security across engineering teams in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

  • Secure Migration Architect (On-Prem to AWS Focus)
  • Design secure pathways for migrating critical on-premises workloads and sensitive data to the AWS cloud environment.
  • Architect and enforce robust security controls for hybrid cloud networking (e.g., Direct Connect, Transit Gateway) and virtual data center connectivity.
  • Ensure data integrity and confidentiality during transfer by leveraging AWS services like DataSync or Transfer Family and implementing mandatory encryption via AWS KMS.
  • Collaborate with Cloud IAM architects to engineer and proliferate stringent policies and roles that strictly enforce the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) across all AWS accounts.
  • Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation) to embed security guardrails and governance policies directly into all cloud infrastructure provisioning.
  • Provide architectural guidance to SecOps for the configuration and integration of core security functions, including continuous monitoring, logging, SIEM ingestion, and automated alerting across the AWS footprint.
  • Define and govern the strategy and standards for integrating security testing (SAST, DAST, and SCA) into CI/CD pipelines, advising and supporting AppSec, DevOps, and application development teams on "Shift Left" best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience); OR in lieu of a degree, 12+ years of experience in related field
  • 4+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience designing, implementing, and securing large-scale production solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Proven expertise in supporting on-premises to cloud migration efforts, specifically securing the data transfer and hybrid connectivity phases.
  • Deep practical mastery of core AWS security services (IAM, KMS, VPC, Security Hub).
  • High proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for security automation.
  • Experience operating within a highly regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services) with practical knowledge of compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR, or SOC 2.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

VP, Cloud Security Architecture

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$170,000 - $290,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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