Principal - Security Architect - Cloud/SaaS

Ally•Charlotte, NC

35d•$110,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that has worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We are always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people. We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to deliver customer-obsessed tech solutions. To read more about what our tech team does, be sure to visit our tech blog at ally.tech As the Principal Security Architect - Cloud/SaaS, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing secure cloud architectures across public and private cloud environments. You will ensure that cloud solutions meet stringent regulatory, security, and resiliency requirements, and will play a key role in shaping the organization's cloud security strategy and roadmap. Your expertise will guide cross-functional teams in adopting best practices, developing secure patterns, and ensuring the protection of sensitive financial data and services. At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in security architecture, with significant exposure to cloud security in the banking or financial services industry.
Ability to mentor and coach a technical team, leading by example.
Deep expertise in public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and private cloud environments (Nutanix), including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.
Deep knowledge of network security, data security, SaaS/Third Party security and IAM principles.
Proven experience with network segmentation, cloud resiliency, and multi-region deployment strategies.
Strong understanding of financial industry regulatory frameworks (such as is FFIEC, PCI DSS, and SOX) and cybersecurity frameworks (such as NIST and CIS)
Demonstrated ability to conduct security reviews, threat modeling, and vendor/technology evaluations in cloud environments.
Experience developing technology strategies, roadmaps, and secure architecture patterns for cloud adoption.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure/GCP Security, CISM, TOGAF) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead security architecture reviews for cloud-based systems, applications, and infrastructure, identifying and mitigating risks specific to the financial services industry.
Develop and maintain secure cloud architecture patterns, frameworks, and guidelines for both public and private cloud environments and SaaS solutions.
Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for cloud deployments, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats and compliance with industry regulations.
Evaluate cloud vendors, technologies, and managed services for security posture, integration capabilities, and alignment with organizational and regulatory standards.
Design and implement network segmentation strategies to protect sensitive data and critical workloads in cloud environments.
Develop and maintain cloud security strategy and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Ensure cloud architectures are resilient, highly available, and support multi-region deployments to meet business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, compliance, and business teams to embed security throughout the cloud solution lifecycle.
Present complex cloud security concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes impacting cloud security in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.
Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.

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