Santander Bank, N.A. is hiring: Cybersecurity Architect in Quincy

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Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. 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 find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success.

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, ensuring quality documentation to satisfy oversight by regulators.
• Communicate recommendations, security gaps, and remediation actions in clear, business‑friendly language.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology Management.
• 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 (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

• 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).

Base Pay Range

Minimum: $101,250.00 USD
Maximum: $175,000.00 USD

Risk Culture

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

EEO Statement

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. 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 light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights

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

What To Do Next

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. 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.

Primary Location

Quincy, MA, 1 Enterprise Drive-Quincy-Corp

Other Locations

Massachusetts-Quincy, Texas-Dallas, Florida-Coconut Grove, Massachusetts-Boston

Organization

Santander Holdings USA, Inc.

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