Citigroup, Inc

Security Architect - Senior Vice President

Citigroup, Inc • $141K — $212K *
Tampa, FL 33647Hybrid
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years relevant experience
  • Strong communication skills in both writing and speaking
  • Ability to manage priorities and multiple tasks under tight deadlines
  • Self-starter with initiative-taking capabilities
  • Expertise in architecting security solutions for cloud migrations
  • In-depth knowledge of securing container platforms
  • Proven experience with threat modeling and security governance in enterprise settings

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple architectural teams or oversee an architecture functional area
  • Evaluate performance and make personnel recommendations
  • Develop architectural strategies for a portfolio of IT systems
  • Recommend solutions that align with enterprise standards
  • Create technology and application portfolio road maps
  • Guide technical decisions based on expertise and market trends
  • Support business stakeholders in understanding technical benefits of solutions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Comprehensive paid time off packages including vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
Full Job Description
The Security Architect is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. Leads and directs a team of professionals. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Primarily affects a sub-function. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area. Full management responsibility of a team or multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval.

Responsibilities:
  • Manages multiple architectural teams or an architecture functional area (depending on size of business).
  • Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations and other personnel actions.
  • Develops the architectural strategy for a group (portfolio) of IT systems.
  • Develops and recommends solutions that conform to enterprise standards.
  • Develops technological and business application portfolio road maps, based on emerging technologies and market trends/direction.
  • Responsible for all technical directions and decisions based on technical expertise, experience, vision and market directions.
  • Supports the business/clients in evaluating and articulating the technical benefits of a solution to stakeholders.
  • Analyzes and evaluates strategic technologies offered by vendors.
  • Exhibits sound understanding of theories and practices in architecture and multiple related areas.
  • Has in depth understanding of how architecture integrates within technology and has commercial awareness.
  • Shares responsibility for budget, policy formulation and planning.
  • Requires evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated or novel situations; uses multiple sources of information.
  • Impacts engineering through responsibility for planning, finances/ budget, end results and setting of policies.
  • Influences and negotiates with senior leaders (across functions); may communicate and negotiate with external parties.
  • Performs other job duties and functions as assigned
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.


Qualifications:
  • 10+ years relevant experience
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
  • Management and prioritization skills
  • Ability to develop working relationships
  • Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
  • Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly
  • Proven experience in architecting security solutions for cloud migration projects, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Expertise in public cloud security services, security architecture patterns, and native cloud security tooling.
  • Expertise in securing container platforms (OpenShift, EKS, GKE), including image scanning, registry security, secure orchestration and runtime security.
  • Proven experience in threat modelling and security architecture governance, including participation in Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) and security exception management in large, complex enterprise environments.
  • Proven experience in architecting security solutions for cloud migration projects, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Expertise in public cloud security services, security architecture patterns, and native cloud security tooling


Education:
  • Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience,


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Architecture

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$141,440.00 - $212,160.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jul 06, 2026

About Citigroup, Inc

Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$89.6 million
Founded
1812
5 Year Trend
+4.6%
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