Vice President, Chief Architect- Cyber

What Will You Do? Responsible for architecture for our cybersecurity organization, providing oversight and support for our technology and business partners while leading a team of Cybersecurity Architects. Advance the target-state Cybersecurity Zero Trust architecture across all security domains including endpoint, mobile, web, access, encryption, network security, visibility, application, and data security concepts. Secure cloud‑native infrastructure and container platforms. Implement security frameworks for API ecosystems and digital platforms. Develop security patterns for AI platforms and enterprise data ecosystems. Ensure security architecture aligns with enterprise modernization initiatives. Define architecture to address identity and access management modernization and threat mitigation techniques. Define and lead technology proof of concepts to ensure feasibility of architecture solutions. Proactively identify opportunities to capitalize on technology advances through analysis of key industry and technology trends to assess potential impact on the enterprise. Drive continuous technology transformation to minimize technical debt. Conduct hands‑on prototyping of new technology solutions. Partner with technology and business leadership to ensure proper alignment with technology direction and execution of proof of technologies. Provide strong thought leadership in pursuit of modern architecture principles and technology modernization. Provide visionary leadership to a high-performing team, aligning individual goals with broader organizational objectives. Engage with senior leadership within technology and business to develop architecture priorities and direction to enable business imperatives and gain buy‑in. Prepare and deliver communications to convey architectural direction. Drive strategic relationships and champion organizational buy‑in. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Bachelor’s degree in technology‑related field or equivalent, with 8 to 10 years of architecture experience. Advanced level architecture and recent hands‑on strong engineering experience with modern technologies. Successful execution of complex, large‑scale technology strategies. AWS Security Specialty Certification preferred. Strong understanding of IAM approaches, technology and procedure. Working knowledge of Zero Trust principles, application security, and threat/vulnerability management. Proficiency in designing security solutions that align to NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Cloud Security Alliance methodologies. Leadership & Influence Advanced leadership skills with ability to leverage cross‑functional networks to collaborate with architecture and engineering leaders on problem‑solving, build company‑wide credibility, prioritize critical architectural challenges, and strengthen the Architecture organization through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and creating development opportunities for team members. Proven track record of influencing C‑level leadership. Strategic & Business Acumen Extensive experience working in an agile operational model. Advanced experience supporting transformational change. Ability to adjust plans, priorities and strategies in response to changing circumstances. Experience developing technology target states and roadmaps that align to short‑ and long‑term business goals. Insurance technology experience preferred. Strong understanding of value creation and business capability models. Strong knowledge of the insurance industry. Advanced experience identifying and analyzing current/future problems and opportunities, evaluating information to understand root causes, and exploring alternative solutions for effective decision‑making. Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve mutually responsible results. Extensive experience exercising sound judgment, making decisions and committing to a position. Advanced and effective verbal, written and listening communication skills. Must Have Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in education and/or work experience. 10 additional years of architecture/software engineering experience. 5 years of technical leadership experience. What Is in It for You? Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program: Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers. Paid Time Off: Minimum of 20 days PTO annually, plus nine paid company holidays. Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program includes tools, discounts, and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. Our mental health program provides free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources to support daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: A Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Equal Opportunity Employer Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. #J-18808-Ljbffr