Job Description:At Regions, the Cyber Security Architect contributes to the advancement of Regions’ cyber security program and its capabilities through developing, communicating, and implementing a security architecture. This position establishes secure development practices which increases the security of internal systems. Additionally, this position collaborates closely with key stakeholders and teams as part of business projects and/or initiatives. The architect at this level is considered to have advanced technical skills and knowledge and manages significant, complex projects related to Regions’ cyber security programs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develops and establishes a strategic cyber security architecture and strategic vision, including standards and frameworks that are aligned with the overall business and Regions’ information technology strategy
- Serves as cyber security subject-matter expert and provides advisory and consultative services to businesses, information technology groups, and cyber security senior leadership
- Works closely with Enterprise Architecture and Application Development groups to enhance the security posture of new and existing systems
- Designs cyber security architecture, evaluates and mitigates potential risk, and approves implementation of systems and applications into production
- Collaborates with senior cyber security leadership to ensure team is complying with all applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines, both internally and externally, monitoring and evaluating trends in the industry to maintain compliance
- Collaborates with application and system owners to establish compliance standards and trackable metrics
- Provides consultative services related to significant, complex business projects
- Leads the work of junior architects and evaluates needs, assisting in the development of necessary skills and technical knowledge
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
This position is incentive eligible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field
- Ten (10) years of experience in cyber security, with a focus on software development, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), or security architecture
Preferences
- Experience in the design and implementation of cyber security solutions
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to effectively evaluate risk vs. reward
- Ability to independently problem solve with sound judgement
- Ability to translate complex technical information across all levels of the organization through communications and/or presentations
- Ability to work in a team environment when applicable
- Expert-level knowledge of risks associated with virtualization and cloud-based computing and the impact of those technologies on an organizations security posture
- Expert-level knowledge of security principles, solutions, tools, methodologies, and techniques
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong project management skills
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
The Security Architect, Business Enablement role is a domain‑experienced security architect who partners closely with business and technology teams to help them achieve their objectives securely and efficiently. This role is best suited for individuals who enjoy working directly with stakeholders across customer‑facing platforms and corporate functions, and who bring practical business context into technology and security discussions. The ideal candidate understands how different parts of a financial services organization operate, engages early to understand business goals and constraints, and designs security architectures that manage risk without introducing unnecessary friction—enabling progress rather than slowing it down.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience bringing domain context into technology and security discussions, not just control expertise
- Experience as a trusted security partner to business and technology leaders, shaping solutions rather than simply reviewing them
- Practical understanding of how financial products, customer journeys, and corporate control functions operate in real‑world environments
- Knowledge of how revenue models, operational workflows, and regulatory expectations influence technology decisions
- Experience balancing risk, customer experience, regulatory intent, and delivery timelines in architectural decisions
This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. The locations available for this role are Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, or Charlotte, NC.Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target:
Minimum:
$170,628.15 USD
Median:
$218,980.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans:
This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
Location DetailsRiverchase Operations Center
Location:Hoover, Alabama
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
