Cloud Security Solution Architect

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Solution Architect to join an exciting team within Global Information Security (GIS). The Cloud Security Solution Architect is responsible for designing, strengthening, and securing the Bank’s use of external and hybrid cloud platforms and services, ensuring a robust and resilient cloud security posture. This role partners closely with Lines of Business and CIO teams to drive continuous improvement in security adherence and standards, identifying inefficiencies and proposing improvement opportunities across Cloud related projects. Additionally, the role actively applies knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and information security concepts (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS, CSA, SOC 2, PCI, COBIT, OWASP) to establish and maintain information security policies and standards, working with engineering and product teams to identify risk gaps and direct the overall Cloud security strategy. Responsibilities Design and deliver secure cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, leveraging existing security patterns aligned to business needs. Define secure architectures for hybrid environments, ensuring integration between external cloud platforms and internal systems. Lead end‑to‑end solution design, including requirements definition, risk identification, and alignment with application security policies. Collaborate with cloud development partners and cross‑functional security teams to establish and promote best practices in platform engineering, operations, governance, and design patterns. Maintain thought leadership by staying current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and associated risks. Own and maintain product design documentation, reference architectures, and portfolio‑level blueprints for application security platforms. Provide expert guidance on security design, standards, and operational practices. Drive architecture governance discussions by developing artifacts and influencing key decisions. Communicate risks, challenges, and solutions effectively to engineering, operations, risk partners, and senior leadership. Required Qualifications Knowledge and understanding of Cloud Security specific laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines such as NIST, ISO, CIS, CSA, SOC2, PCI, COBIT, OWASP, etc., relevant to the financial services sector. Possession of CISSP certification would be an advantage. Broad knowledge of modern IT hosting, including public cloud services from all major Cloud Providers, SaaS applications, Kubernetes, serverless, and Infrastructure as Code. Understanding of how to secure the use of AI solutions from major Cloud Providers. Experience with Cloud Provider native and industry‑leading third‑party security tools that deliver various aspects of a Cloud Native Application Protection Platform, like CSPM and CIEM. Experience with software development lifecycle related tools and methodologies that support automated orchestration and security compliance integration within different pipeline solutions would be an advantage. 5+ years of relevant hands‑on experience in application security fields in a large and complex organization. Security knowledge covering core technology infrastructure, cloud technologies, AI, and application security practices. Proficient in articulating facts and data‑driven plans, and able to partner with stakeholders to implement intended solutions to drive risk reductions and adherence to relevant cloud security frameworks. Strong attention to detail and advanced analytical skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills. Hands‑on experience and involvement in large and complex projects. Proficient in data management, including strong data analytical capabilities and advanced understanding of the collection and management of metadata. Skills Analytical Thinking Architecture Result Orientation Solution Design Technical Strategy Development Application Development Collaboration Data Management DevOps Practices Risk Management Agile Practices Automation Influence Solution Delivery Process Test Engineering Shift 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week 40 Pay Pay range: $140,500.00 – $205,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible; employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group, and the overall success of the Company. Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry‑leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bank of America