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The Head of Cloud Architecture will lead the bank's enterprise-wide cloud strategy, digital transformation efforts, and cloud security initiatives. This role requires a multifaceted expert with a proven track record in architecting, implementing, and securing large-scale cloud solutions within highly regulated environments.
The role requires technical expertise in both cloud architecture and security, business understanding, and leadership skills to drive our secure cloud-right approach. They will be responsible for maturing a comprehensive cloud adoption approach that aligns with business objectives, ensures regulatory compliance, leverages best-of-class technologies, and maintains high standards of security to protect our assets and customer data.
Key activities:
- Mature the architecture and oversee the implementation of a secure, scalable, and cost-effective multi-cloud ecosystem.
- Design and oversee implementation of effective cloud security measures, including identity and access management, data protection, and threat detection.
- Collaborate with C-level executives to align cloud and security initiatives with overall business strategy.
- Drive innovation by identifying and integrating emerging cloud technologies and security solutions.
- Manage teams of skilled cloud architects and security specialists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Ensure compliance with stringent financial industry regulations and security standards in cloud environments.
- Act as the key liaison between IT, security, business units, and cloud service providers.
- Develop and implement comprehensive cloud security policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
- Develop and maintain the bank's cloud architecture roadmap, strategy, and security framework.
- Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions.
- Oversee the development and execution of cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
- Collaborate with business units to identify opportunities for secure cloud adoption and migration.
- Manage relationships with cloud service providers and security vendors, negotiating contracts and service levels.
- Mentor and lead teams of cloud architects, engineers, and security specialists.
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, security threats, and industry trends.
- Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management for cloud infrastructure.
- Lead incident response efforts for cloud-related security events.
- Provide executive-level reporting on cloud architecture, security posture, and risk management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and ten to twenty-five years related experience or equivalent combination.
- Managed Technology or Technology Process Teams for more than ten years or teams of thirty or more technologists.
- Excellent knowledge of technical management and data governance.
- Knowledge of current trends in IT hardware and systems software field.
- Database management skills with the ability to produce reports.
- Familiarity with the support and troubleshooting of personal computers and tablet devices.
- Analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, and implement robust solutions.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering excellence in products and service.
- Ability to manage personnel with little supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- 12+ years of experience in IT architecture and security, with at least 7 years focused on cloud technologies.
- Expertise in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and their security features.
- Strong understanding of financial industry regulations and compliance requirements related to cloud and data security.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer).
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