Cyber Security Architect, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, Belfast

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

The Cyber Security Architect is an intermediate level position responsible for driving efforts to prevent, monitor and respond to information/data breaches and cyber-attacks. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the execution of Information Security directives and activities in alignment with Citi's data security policy.

Job Responsibility:

Plan, research, and design security architecture for IT systems and applications (internally developed as well as vendor supplied) for processing multiple classification levels of data on prem, and cloud
Determine the security controls for above, document appropriately and partner with IT architecture/development stakeholders to implement during early in system development life cycle
Perform security architecture and risk assessment of internally developed or acquired IT systems and applications using best practices including threat modelling
Ensure that security design and controls are consistent with organization's security architecture principals
Provide security recommendations including automated controls, configurations on projects, processes, risk exceptions, corrective action plans, and risk reduction initiatives
Collaborate with the internal and external technology teams to drive the development of strategies and plans for improving both architecture and application security
Establish relationships with cross-functional areas including Business, Technology, and Compliance stakeholders and serve as a SECURITY subject-matter expert
Manage risk by analyzing the root cause of security issues, determining compensating controls, and driving remediation
Support Global Information Security policies, standards, and initiatives development and implementation by representing in different Citi action groups such as Delegated Action Groups (DAG)

Requirements:

6-10 years of relevant experience
Additional technical certifications are preferred
Demonstrated ability to research and apply current information regarding the IS field
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Proven analytical skills
Threat modelling using industry standard methodologies (e.g. STRIDE/DREAD)
Experience developing Reference Security Architecture and Design Patterns to support proactive and automated controls
Security architecture assessments for one or more IT systems such as Web, Mobile, APIs/Microservices, Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure/Oracle)
Strong knowledge of security for applications related to authentication / authorization, data protection, session management, data validation, and end point protections

What we offer:

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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