Principal Enterprise Architect - Fraud & AML Technology
About The Position
Responsible for defining and maintaining architecture and technology plans focused on modernizing, automating, and improving the maintainability of Truist technology solutions in the Fraud, AML, and Client Identity and Access Management (CIAM) domains. Defines target architecture and strategy, partners with solutions architects to develop solution architectures, and researches emerging technologies and best practices to apply technology to business needs. Educates and advocates for CIAM, Fraud, and AML solutions and integrations across the enterprise. Coordinates with engineering teams, the architectural community, the Cloud Platform Team, application development, and other stakeholders to ensure Truist Protection Services (TPS) solutions and infrastructure are reliable and support business initiatives and future growth. Guides enterprise architecture transformation across CIAM, Fraud Services, and AML, balancing business agility, maintainability, and security. Serves as an enterprise subject matter expert and leads the development and evolution of architectural models, governance, standards, frameworks, and strategic solutions. Collaborates with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, optimizes existing architecture, and provides technical leadership and mentorship. Drives innovation and operational excellence through automation, DevSecOps, and governance practices. The position is regular and works first shift in the United States of America.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience.
- At least 12 years of experience in enterprise architecture or related technology design roles.
- Expert-level knowledge of architecture frameworks, principles, and best practices.
- Proficiency in advanced modeling tools and techniques for system and application architecture.
- Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management related to technology architecture.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or enterprise architecture certifications such as TOGAF or Zachman, and information security certifications such as CISSP, ISSAP, or CISM.
- Experience with cloud architecture, microservices, digital transformation, and emerging technology platforms.
- Familiarity with business process modeling, data architecture, integration patterns, and innovation frameworks.
- Professional certifications in relevant technology domains.
- Proven experience leading large-scale architecture initiatives and strategic technology transformation in complex enterprise environments.
- Experience and knowledge working with enterprise-grade application architecture across multiple Cloud Service Providers, such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
- Strong knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and frameworks, including NIST, FFIEC, PCI-DSS, CRI, NYDFS, CSA-CCM, SOX, GLBA, and FFIEC AAFISS.
Responsibilities
- Guide transformation of enterprise CIAM, Fraud Services, and AML architecture while balancing business agility, maintainability, and security.
- Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for CIAM, Fraud, and AML technology domains.
- Lead development and continuous evolution of comprehensive architectural models, including dependencies and integration points across enterprise technology systems.
- Evaluate architectural alternatives based on cost, value, scalability, and risk, and recommend strategic solutions.
- Establish and enforce enterprise-wide technology governance, standards, and policies aligned with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to shape security and technology strategy and drive transformational change.
- Oversee implementation and refinement of architecture frameworks that enable reliable, scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions.
- Optimize existing architecture to improve performance, integration, scalability, and future readiness.
- Design and deliver complex, enterprise-wide cyber, fraud, and technology solutions with strategic impact.
- Provide thought leadership, technical leadership, mentorship, and direction to architecture teams and technical contributors, particularly in CIAM, Fraud, and AML.
- Monitor and report on architecture effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with organizational and divisional goals.
- Build trusted partnerships with subject matter experts and technology stakeholders; facilitate alignment through communication and collaborative problem-solving, and persuade stakeholders to define, adopt, and implement architecture solutions.
- Drive innovation and operational excellence by architecting automated solutions, including CI/CD pipelines, Architecture as Code, Policy as Code, Infrastructure as Code, and integration of DevSecOps and governance principles.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Tax-preferred savings accounts
- 401(k) plan
- At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated based on hire date and employment status
- 10 sick days, prorated
- Paid holidays
- May be eligible for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or deferred compensation plan, depending on position and division
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
