Cybersecurity Architect – Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Are you an expert in cybersecurity with a passion for leading high stakes architectural projects in a large global company? Do you thrive in diverse, globally connected environments where your contributions shape the security landscape? Western Union is seeking a top tier Cybersecurity Architect to support our Security Architecture program and drive innovation across our global operations.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Cybersecurity Architect, you will be pivotal in crafting and advancing our security architecture strategy, enhancing architectural processes, and fortifying our enterprise architecture portfolio. Your role involves forming solid alliances with cross functional teams and architects, thereby elevating our enterprise's security maturity. You will spearhead initiatives to design new cloud computing solutions and groundbreaking capabilities, ensuring the security of our financial services on a global scale.

This position is in Denver, CO and will require 3 days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Cybersecurity architecture in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) due diligence efforts.
• Direct the security architecture for application and data design processes and reviews.
• Guide and implement security best practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Collaborate with partnered security teams to address architectural needs related to M&A, applications, and data.
• Develop, evaluate, and endorse security architectures, aligning them with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Design security frameworks for emerging technologies across diverse platforms and environments.
• Monitor and integrate advancements in cyber security to refine our architectural practices.
• Provide expert guidance and write technical specifications for the procurement and deployment of security technologies.
• Manage cyber security aspects of internal and external audits, facilitating compliance and resolution of audit findings.
• Contribute to the development of security policies and procedures, enhancing audit and regulatory adherence.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and improvement.
• Lead overarching security architecture projects.

Required Expertise:

• Deep knowledge in Mergers and Acquisitions related to cyber security.
• Proficiency in security assessments, application architectures, data structure security and integrating security within the SDLC.
• Extensive experience in infrastructure and cloud security, including best practices in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, OCI, or Azure.
• Strong foundation in network security and infrastructure.
• Over ten years of IT experience, with substantial involvement in information security.
• Exceptional communication skills and a track record of successful cross disciplinary collaboration.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field, with at least six years of focused experience in information security architecture.

Highly Desirable Expertise and Experience:

• Advanced degrees and security certifications
• Skills in:
  • secure coding
  • scripting
  • automation
• Experience as a multidomain security SME.
• Familiarity with IT Audit lifecycle and frameworks.
• Familiarity with multiple operating systems and various hardening techniques.
• Have working knowledge and experience with change control practices and experience building solutions in lab/dev environments, producing test cases, etc.
• Expert understanding of modern computing and cloud computing environments.
• Mastery of cloud security concepts.
• Familiarity with various cybersecurity techniques and principles, such as forensics, threat hunting, penetration testing, threat intelligence, Federated Identity Management, and/or data loss prevention.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The base salary range is $170,000 – 220,000 USD per year. Total on target compensation includes a base salary and short-term (20% of base) and long-term (20% of base), incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States – specific benefits include:

• Family First Program
• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

05-31-2024

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.