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About the Role

The Senior Cloud Security Architect will define, implement, and govern cloud security architectures, standards, and controls across public, private, and SaaS environments. This role is critical for protecting the firm's cloud platforms, applications, data, and technology services, ensuring secure design and operation aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cloud security architectures, standards, patterns, and reference models across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Partner with cloud engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate security controls into cloud platforms and services.
• Lead security architecture reviews for cloud transformation initiatives, cloud-native applications, containers, Kubernetes platforms, and SaaS solutions.
• Define and govern cloud security capabilities including identity and access management, network security, data protection, encryption, logging, monitoring, and security automation.
• Identify cloud security risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with enterprise risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Drive adoption of Zero Trust, secure-by-design, and cloud-native security principles.
• Evaluate emerging cloud security technologies and industry trends to support future-state architecture strategies.

Requirements

• 14 years or more of experience leading large-scale cybersecurity architecture, engineering, security operations, or technology transformation functions in complex, global environments, with at least 8 years of cybersecurity experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Deep expertise in cloud security, security architecture, network security, identity and access management, data protection, encryption, and infrastructure security.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, containers, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience developing enterprise security standards, governance frameworks, architecture patterns, and secure-by-design practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cloud engineering, infrastructure, security, risk, and business teams globally.
• Limited travel may be required based on business needs.

Skills

• Cloud security architecture
• Cloud-native technologies
• Modern infrastructure platforms
• AWS security services and architectures
• Microsoft Azure security services and architectures
• Google Cloud security services and architectures
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Risk-based decision-making skills
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder management skills

Location

• Primary location specified

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Standard business hours with flexibility to support global stakeholders across multiple time zones

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries is preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $120,000 - $202,500 Annual

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
• Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
• Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans

About the Company

• Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability.
• We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
• We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
• As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most.
• Join us in shaping the future.

Equal Opportunity

• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.