Sr Cybersecurity Architect

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE: 

As a Sr. Cybersecurity Architect, you’ll be the driving force behind secure, innovative solutions that empower BECU to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Your expertise will shape the future of our cybersecurity strategy, ensuring every design meets compliance standards while enabling business success. The focus in this role will consist of developing and applying Cybersecurity solutions on-premises, in co-location facilities with a focus on cloud (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS). You’ll collaborate with leaders across the organization, influence critical decisions, and implement frameworks that protect what matters most—our members, our data, and our mission. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact by blending technical mastery with visionary thinking.  

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, SC, NC, CA or VA. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.  For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Shape the Security Vision: Partner with business leaders to define and evolve BECU’s strategic cybersecurity architecture, aligning standards, guidelines, and frameworks with organizational goals. 

• Communicate and Influence: Translate complex security strategies into clear, actionable guidance for business applications and solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. 

• Design with Purpose: Create domain-specific architecture designs and best practices that meet industry standards while anticipating the impact on related projects. Design and implement security architecture for multi-cloud environments, including AWS and Azure 

• Lead Technical Reviews: Facilitate architectural reviews of technical designs and documentation to ensure secure-by-design principles. 

• Drive Adoption: Champion cybersecurity standards and practices across the organization, guiding teams to integrate secure solutions into business initiatives. Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices to safeguard data and infrastructure. 

• Innovate and Enhance: Identify gaps in existing architecture and propose enhancements that strengthen security posture and operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with industry frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks. 

• Integrate Secure Solutions: Lead solution architecture efforts, ensuring cybersecurity is embedded in every integration and implementation. Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows. 

• Stay Ahead of Threats: Monitor emerging security risks and design proactive strategies to mitigate them effectively. 

• Explore New Technologies: Keep pace with cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and incorporate them into architecture designs where appropriate. 

This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered. 

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:  

• The chance to lead strategic security initiatives that shape the future of a trusted financial institution. 

• Opportunities to collaborate with visionary leaders and influence enterprise-wide decisions. 

• A culture that values innovation, learning, and professional growth. 

• Access to cutting-edge technologies and the ability to integrate them into impactful solutions. 

• The satisfaction of protecting millions of members’ data while enabling business success. 

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement opportunities. 

 
QUALIFICATIONS:  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field required.  

• Minimum 7 years of experience designing and implementing security solutions required. CISSP, SANS, GIAC, CISA, CRISC or equivalent certification required.  

Desired Qualifications:  

• Advanced degree preferred. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in security principles and technologies, including architecture design, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks. 

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical information to all audiences required. Demonstrated ability to translate business drivers and priorities into security design required.  

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of implementing effective security measures. 

JOIN THE JOURNEY: 

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU. 

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. 
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