Director, Architecture Information Security

Rocket Mortgage•Detroit, MI

About The Position

As the Director of Information Security Architecture, you will lead a team of architects responsible for delivering secure, scalable technology solutions across the enterprise. You will oversee the execution of security architecture strategies, drive operational excellence in architecture governance, and ensure the design, review, and approval of secure systems and platforms align with business priorities.

Requirements

8 years of experience in information security, architecture or engineering roles
3 years of experience leading technical teams or managing senior individual contributors
Proven experience in enterprise security architecture across multiple domains
Experience performing qualitative risk assessments and developing security policies and standards
Strong ability to make independent, risk-based decisions in complex, fast-paced environments
Working knowledge across multiple areas, including: Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Networking (traditional and software-defined)
Identity and access management (OAuth, SAML, IdP)
Infrastructure as code and DevSecOps practices
Containers and virtualization (Kubernetes, Docker, VMWare)
Encryption and data security architecture (PKI, secure data handling)
Application and API security

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience in information security, architecture or engineering roles
5 years of experience leading teams or driving large-scale architectural initiatives
CISSP, GIAC, GSEC or equivalent security certifications
Experience in consulting, federated or multi-company environments
Advanced knowledge across one or more security domains listed above
Experience driving operational improvements, scaling architecture processes, and managing high-volume request pipelines
Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI/ML security, quantum computing or advanced analytics platforms
Bachelor’s degree in information security, information technology or a related field

Responsibilities

Communicate and embody the culture, vision and overall direction of the information security architecture function
Lead, guide and evaluate the work of a team of senior Information Security Architects across multiple technical domains
Partner with senior leadership to define and implement the strategic roadmap for enterprise security architecture
Oversee architecture review and approval processes, driving improvements to achieve timely, metrics-driven outcomes
Manage and optimize a high-volume backlog of architecture requests through prioritization frameworks and process improvements
Oversee the development, documentation and communication of security architecture standards, patterns and requirements
Drive the development and implementation of a long-term security architecture vision that enables innovation across cloud, data, AI and emerging technologies
Partner with enterprise architecture, engineering, and business teams to ensure security is embedded into solution design and delivery
Influence and communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders across a multi-company environment
Leverage data, metrics and automation (including AI-driven tools) to improve intake, triage and decision-making processes