This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be a US Citizen orvalidGreen Card Holder. 

This position ishybrid 3 days per week in the following office locations: Cincinnati, OH and Atlanta, GA

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments.We’relooking for aSecurity Architect Specialistto join our ever-evolvingCyber Innovations and Emerging Technologiesteam and help shape the future of global commerce

Whatyou’llown 

• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging security technologies and AI capabilities that support Global Payments’ cyber strategy and risk reductionobjectives.

• Lead proofs of concept, pilot programs, and technical evaluations, moving innovative solutions from concept through validation and transition planning.

• Design scalable, secure architectures for AI, predictive analytics, automation, and other emerging technology initiatives.

• Partner with cybersecurity, cloud, data, and business teams toidentifyhigh-value cyber use cases and develop practical adoption roadmaps.

• Provide technical leadership for cross-functional innovation initiatives, including vendor evaluations, solution recommendations, and executive-ready presentations.

What you’ll bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, or emerging technology. 

• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading AI, generative AI, predictive analytics, or cybersecurity innovation initiatives. 

• Experience designing or evaluating cloud-based solutions, and applying scripting or automation using Perl, Ansible, or similar technologies. 

• Proven ability to lead technical proofs of concept, product evaluations, or pilot programs and translate findings into actionable recommendations. 

• Strong project leadership, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and business decisions in a matrixed environment. 

It’s a bonus if you have 

• Experience with quantum computing, quantum-safe cryptography, or other emerging technologies relevant to cybersecurity. 

• A track recordof independently exploring new technologies, developing innovative prototypes, and turning research into practical business or security outcomes.

• Strong curiosity, client focus, and collaborative leadership, withthe accountabilityand determination to influence stakeholders, challenge conventional approaches, and deliver results as one team.

About the team 

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders. 

What makes a Globalpayer? 

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.  

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.  

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