VP, Cloud Security Architect at Synchrony Financial focusing on securing cloud migrations. Leading the integration of security across engineering teams in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
Secure Migration Architect (On-Prem to AWS Focus)
Design secure pathways for migrating critical on-premises workloads and sensitive data to the AWS cloud environment.
Architect and enforce robust security controls for hybrid cloud networking (e.g., Direct Connect, Transit Gateway) and virtual data center connectivity.
Ensure data integrity and confidentiality during transfer by leveraging AWS services like DataSync or Transfer Family and implementing mandatory encryption via AWS KMS.
Collaborate with Cloud IAM architects to engineer and proliferate stringent policies and roles that strictly enforce the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) across all AWS accounts.
Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation) to embed security guardrails and governance policies directly into all cloud infrastructure provisioning.
Provide architectural guidance to SecOps for the configuration and integration of core security functions, including continuous monitoring, logging, SIEM ingestion, and automated alerting across the AWS footprint.
Define and govern the strategy and standards for integrating security testing (SAST, DAST, and SCA) into CI/CD pipelines, advising and supporting AppSec, DevOps, and application development teams on "Shift Left" best practices.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience); OR in lieu of a degree, 12+ years of experience in related field
4+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience designing, implementing, and securing large-scale production solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud.
Proven expertise in supporting on-premises to cloud migration efforts, specifically securing the data transfer and hybrid connectivity phases.
Deep practical mastery of core AWS security services (IAM, KMS, VPC, Security Hub).
High proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for security automation.
Experience operating within a highly regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services) with practical knowledge of compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR, or SOC 2.
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