Director of Security Architecture

Fidelity National Financial•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Remote

About The Position

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) is seeking a Director of Security Architecture to join its Information Security Office. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this leader will shape and implement enterprise-wide security architecture initiatives across cloud, application, and infrastructure domains. The role calls for deep technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to align security strategy with business objectives. The position is preferably based at FNF’s headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, but may also be performed remotely. Remote candidates must travel to the Jacksonville office monthly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive experience in information security, including at least 5 years in a leadership or architecture role.
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise security architectures in large, complex environments.
Deep expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and modern application architectures such as microservices, containers, and serverless.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as SOX, GLBA, and HIPAA, and industry standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.
Ability to balance business needs with security requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or TOGAF.
Experience working in or with financial services organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead Security Architecture teams in designing scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise solutions across cloud, application, and infrastructure environments.
Define and maintain enterprise security architecture frameworks, standards, and roadmaps aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
Advance the enterprise Zero-Trust Security Architecture, with emphasis on Privileged Access Management (PAM).
Establish and maintain security standards and reference architectures for safe adoption of AI, including generative AI, agentic AI, and third-party AI services, in partnership with the AI Center of Excellence.
Provide security architecture guidance for AI-assisted software development and Model Context Protocol (MCP) use cases, including access controls, data protection, and secure integration of AI tools with enterprise systems.
Assess AI-specific risks, such as prompt injection, data leakage, model misuse, and over-privileged agents, and incorporate mitigations into threat modeling and architectural reviews.
Extend Zero-Trust and PAM principles to non-human and AI agent identities, ensuring least-privilege access and auditability.
Collaborate with executive leadership, business units, and technology teams to integrate security into digital transformation initiatives.
Oversee secure design principles, threat modeling, and architectural risk assessments.
Drive adoption of secure DevOps practices and embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify risks and opportunities for innovation.
Provide strategic guidance on cloud security architecture, including multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
Ensure third-party solutions and integrations meet FNF security standards and compliance requirements.
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of security architects and engineers.
Represent the security architecture function in governance forums, audits, and executive briefings.