Security Architecture Manager

- Build, develop, staff, and oversee the Security Architecture team - Create and maintain a vision and strategy for enterprise-wide security architecture initiatives to bolster cybersecurity - Consult with IT technical services and business teams to design secure architectural frameworks - Analyze standards and controls defined by the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team, and engage relevant teams to understand business requirements and advise on security controls - Develop and uphold security reference architectures for standardized and consistent secure solution designs - Formulate and implement architectural policies, standards, procedures, and templates for architectural design - Cultivate a culture of ownership regarding architecture standards and design patterns - Collaborate with external partners to educate and advise on controls, ensuring adoption and inclusion of secure coding practices - Establish security design review processes, conducting threat modeling for complex and high-risk projects - Effectively communicate information security initiatives to internal staff, business customers, and senior/executive leadership as well as external vendors as needed - Lead and manage a team of Information Security Architects, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and prioritizing tasks - Work alongside the Security Awareness Specialist to develop and execute educational programs, including awareness seminars and workshops - Evaluate the effectiveness of architectural decisions to ensure best practices support the companys strategic goals - Utilize professional expertise to review and assess vendor proposals for alignment with architectural guidelines and investment strategies - Perform additional duties as assigned or required