Truist Financial

Lead Architecture Consultant- Security Architecture Automation

Truist Financial$125K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or related technology design roles.
  • Deep expertise in architecture frameworks and best practices.
  • Proficient in advanced modeling tools for system and application architecture.
  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management in technology architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automated security architecture blueprints and reference architectures.
  • Evaluate AI-generated architecture recommendations for compliance and accuracy.
  • Create Security Architecture as Code capabilities integrated into software workflows.
  • Translate security policies into machine-readable logic for compliance validation.
  • Apply AWS cloud security expertise to design secure architecture patterns.
  • Collaborate with architects and developers to embed security in technology solutions.
  • Develop architecture standards and reusable templates as a subject matter expert.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Minimum of 10 days of vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Potential eligibility for pension plan and stock units.
Full Job Description
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Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Designs, develops, and maintains enterprise security architecture blueprints, standards, and automation capabilities that align technology solutions with business strategy, risk management, and regulatory requirements. This individual contributor role transforms security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements into reusable, machine-readable security architecture capabilities - including Security Architecture as Code - that improve consistency, accelerate delivery, and strengthen compliance and audit readiness. Leveraging expertise in cloud security, automation, AI applications, and prompt engineering, this role drives secure, efficient, and standardized technology delivery across the enterprise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
  • Develop and maintain automated security architecture blueprints, reusable architecture patterns, control libraries, and reference architectures.
  • Evaluate and govern AI-generated architecture recommendations for accuracy, consistency, and compliance alignment; improve automation workflows for architecture analysis and risk identification.
  • Develop and maintain Security Architecture as Code capabilities, including version-controlled, traceable architecture assets integrated into software delivery workflows.
  • Translate security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements into machine-readable logic; develop automated compliance validation and risk assessment capabilities.
  • Apply hands-on AWS cloud security expertise to design secure architecture patterns; utilize Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK).
  • Partner with security architects, solution architects, developers, and risk teams to embed security requirements into technology solutions; participate in architecture and design reviews.
  • Develop architecture standards, implementation guidance, and reusable templates; serve as subject matter expert on security architecture, cloud security, and AI-enabled automation.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
2. Minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture or related technology design roles.
3. Deep expertise in architecture frameworks, principles, and best practices.
4. Proficient in advanced modeling tools and techniques for system and application architecture.
5. Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management related to technology architecture.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 10 years of experience in Security Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, or related disciplines, including 5+ years designing enterprise-scale security architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud security controls.
  • Experience using AI applications, automation tools, and prompt engineering to improve technology processes and outcomes.
  • Experience building Security-as-Code, Policy-as-Code, Compliance-as-Code, or Architecture-as-Code capabilities.
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, and automation frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks; experience in highly regulated environments preferred.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Security Specialty certification.
  • CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent certifications.
  • Experience developing prompt libraries, AI governance practices, and integrating AI-assisted capabilities into engineering workflows.
  • Familiarity with NIST, FFIEC, PCI-DSS, CIS Controls, or other financial services regulatory frameworks.
  • Security Architecture & AWS Cloud Security, Security Architecture as Code & Policy as Code, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK)
  • AI Applications & Prompt Engineering, Compliance Automation & Regulatory Risk Assessment, CI/CD Security Integration & Git-Based Version Control


General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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