Principal Security Architect

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated Principal Security Architect to strengthen our banking operations In this pivotal role you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems and applications are fortified against cyber threats Your expertise will be instrumental in integrating security best practices into our technology infrastructure safeguarding sensitive financial data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards As a Principal Security Architect you will have the opportunity to lead initiatives that protect our digital assets and maintain the trust of our customers Your contributions will directly impact the resilience and integrity of our banking services in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a collaborative environment we invite you to join us in shaping the future of secure banking operations You are required to engage with the senior stakeholders within the Bank - Cybersecurity and otherwise It is crucial that you have strong Security Architectural Leadership and Technical Skills in one or more Cybersecurity domains to be successful in this role You must have proven experience in all these three areas Key Responsibilities A Security Architect will be responsible for one or more of the following at the same time Create Security Architectures Develop comprehensive security architectures roadmaps for our banking systems platforms and applications ensure they align with industry standard and best practices and achieve significant systemic risk reduction Establish Security Architecture Methodologies and Frameworks Establish security architecture frameworks policies standards processes procedures guidelines etc for various platforms Security Architecture Governance Participate in Enterprise Security Architecture governance forums Collaborate with Delivery Teams Work closely with development and IT teams to integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle SDLC ensuring that security is prioritized from design through deployment Conduct Risk Assessments Perform regular risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify potential security weaknesses and develop effective mitigation strategies Achieve systemic risk reduction Lead security domain practices to create security strategy for the domain including baseline security architecture target security architecture roadmaps risks and mitigation plans Evaluate and Recommend Security Technologies Stay current with emerging security technologies and trends evaluate their applicability to our environment and recommend solutions that enhance our security posture Regulatory Business Conduct Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics including regulatory and business conduct across Standard Chartered Bank This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with in letter and spirit all applicable laws regulations guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct Effectively and collaboratively identify escalate mitigate and resolve risk conduct and compliance matters Key stakeholders CISO and ICS functions Lines of Business and SC Ventures Tech Organization and Platform Owners Engineering Teams Compliance and Risk Management OTCR and Audit Suppliers and Partners Skills and Experience Information Security Architecture Leadership Skills Information Security Technologies Software Engineering Software Development Emerging Technologies Qualifications Education Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Related Fields Certifications CISSP OR Equivalent Certificates Languages English About Standard Chartered We re an international bank nimble enough to act big enough for impact For more than 170 years we ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients communities and each other We question the status quo love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before If you re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference we want to hear from you You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can t wait to see the talents you can bring us Our purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity together with our brand promise to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours When you work with us you ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion Together we Do the right thing and are assertive challenge one another and live with integrity while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle continuously striving to improve and innovate keeping things simple and learning from doing well and not so well Are better together we can be ourselves be inclusive see more good in others and work collectively to build for the long term What we offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental physical financial and social wellbeing Core bank funding for retirement savings medical and life insurance with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations Time-off including annual leave parental maternity 20 weeks sabbatical 12 months maximum and volunteering leave 3 days along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday which is combined to 30 days minimum Flexible working options based around home and office locations with flexible working patterns Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind a market-leading digital wellbeing platform development courses for resilience and other human skills global Employee Assistance Programme sick leave mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical virtual and digital learning Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across our teams business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential 40109