Cybersecurity Architect Job at Santander USA in Boston

Overview

Cybersecurity Architect – United States of America

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success.

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The Difference You Make:

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Architect to join our Information Security team. This role serves as the critical bridge between business units, enterprise architecture, and security engineering to design and implement cybersecurity solutions that protect the institution’s assets, data, and reputation. The Cybersecurity Architect will ensure that business solutions are aligned with our security standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

As a Cybersecurity Architect, you will safeguard our customers’ trust and enable the bank’s strategic initiatives. You will work in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology, a highly skilled team, and a commitment to innovation in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Liaison & Solution Design: Partner with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, and technology teams to understand business objectives and translate them into secure architectural solutions.

• Ensure security solutions align with the institution’s enterprise architecture principles, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory obligations.

• Provide expert input during solution design reviews to ensure secure-by-design principles are applied.

Security Review Management

• Oversee and prioritize incoming requests for security architecture and design reviews.

• Conduct timely, thorough, and high-quality security assessments of proposed systems, applications, and infrastructure.

• Document and justify the security review, in compliance with internal processes and regulatory oversight, ensuring quality documentation.

• Document and communicate recommendations, security gaps, and remediation actions in clear, business-friendly language.

What You Bring

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology Management, or related field. - Required.

• 7+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a security architecture or equivalent role.

• Experience in the financial services sector is strongly preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of security architecture frameworks (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, NIST CSF).

• Expertise in network security, application security, identity and access management, encryption, and cloud security.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to financial institutions (e.g., FFIEC, GLBA, PCI-DSS, SOX).

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance risk, compliance, and operational needs.

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven leadership abilities in managing projects, resources, and stakeholder relationships.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness and quality of security architecture reviews.

• Alignment of proposed solutions with enterprise and security standards.

• Team performance and resource utilization efficiency.

• Stakeholder satisfaction with cybersecurity architecture services.

Certifications

• PMP: Project Management Professional – Preferred.

Nice to Have

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

What Else You Need to Know

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Base Pay Range

Minimum: $101,250.00 USD

Maximum: $175,000.00 USD

Santander Benefits

Santander Benefits - 2025 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)

Risk Culture

We embrace a strong risk culture and all professionals are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting of light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights

This job description does not list all of the job duties. You may be asked to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either party may terminate at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, please apply. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.