Sr Security Architect
Plano, TX

Job Description

Summary:

To develop security technology solutions designed to meet the needs of the Information Security Program. The Security Architect contributes to security requirements and security architecture, and provides guidance to address existing and emerging security and compliance issues. The Security Architect also participates in the wider IT Architecture Review Committee, maintaining a focus on security.

Job Details:

* Design, develop, and document security solutions for implementation by engineering teams.
* Evaluate new and emerging security technologies for potential suitability in the company's environment.
* Act as security subject matter expert utilizing current information security technology disciplines and industry standards to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
* Develop reference security architectures and frameworks (including requirements, design patterns, and other artifacts) for use throughout the company.
* Contribute to the development of security policies, security standards, and risk governance processes.
* Develop and foster relationships with technical teams and business partners in order to create an integrated approach that provides data integrity, information confidentiality, and service availability.
* Participate in IT security audit activities both internal and external, ensuring compliance to Federal regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley, Data Privacy acts and Payment Card Industry standards.
* Support peer security organizations throughout the company.



Requirements:

* 10+ years industry experience or master's degree in Information Security with 8 year's equivalent educational experience in Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Network Administration, Network Engineering, Security Assurance, or similar areas in a medium or large corporate environment.
* Demonstrated ability to develop solution designs to support enterprise-level environments
* Experience in developing enterprise security solutions for the network and endpoints and their integration with other systems in a large, complex environment.
* Knowledge of PCI, FFIEC, and other regulatory frameworks.
* Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work within globally dispersed and cross-functional teams.

Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.