Sr Director, Cybersecurity Architecture

To be a great technology-driven company, Capital One is committed to creating outstanding products and experiences for our customers. That means using the latest technology to implement solutions that power our businesses securely for our existing markets and new areas.  We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared values, come together to make Capital One a great company and a great place to work.

The Sr Director, Cyber Architecture is responsible for leading a team of senior architects and distinguished engineers responsible for delivering secure technology solutions for the Cybersecurity organization and the enterprise. The person in this role works with stakeholders across the enterprise to enable the secure operation of our technology infrastructure and is fluent in technology for cloud and product security.

What You Will do:
 

• Understand current as well as emerging security threats. Identify appropriate technology capabilities, skills and measures needed to mitigate threats.

• Identify complex technology problems with sufficient clarity to define objectives and key results needed to address.  Proactively identify areas of risk, and drive transformative actions.  Work across teams and organizational boundaries.

• Develop and lead opportunities to produce well-managed solutions that solve complex cybersecurity challenges. 

• Work as a subject matter expert who can dive deep as necessary.  Effectively apply technical architecture/product knowledge to develop new patterns and solution architectures.

• Lead and develop a team of senior technical professionals, in a dynamic environment to deliver effective cybersecurity technology outcomes.

• Perform technical review and oversight of domain and system architectures. Lead the team through completion of architecture documentation and processes.

• Assist delivery team leaders in scoping and planning the execution for large, complex programs responsible for the delivery of new technology capabilities.

• Communicate technical ideas and concepts clearly, verbally and written, to technical and non-technical audiences, especially articulating technical vision to executive levels.

• Provide well grounded and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

• Influence the development and adoption of enterprise technology standards and architecture.

• Question assumptions, challenge beliefs, illuminate pitfalls, and foster a shared understanding across the engineering community.

• Promote engineering excellence and drive the adoption of best practices. 

• Participate in the interview process and efforts to hire top talent.

• Mentor and develop technical talent and contribute to an environment of high performance and customer satisfaction.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• At least 7 years of people management experience

• At least 9 years of architecture experience

• At least 3 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AWS cloud security services

• 4+ years of security consulting experience

• 5+ years of cyber technical experience

• 3+ years of experience with financial service compliance regulations 

• 5+ years of experience with diagramming domain level and system architectures

• Master’s degree

• CISSP or SANS certifications

• Cloud computing certification

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise grade security solutions based on open source projects

• 3+ years of experience designing fully automated security solutions within a fully DevOps enterprise

• 3+ years of experience defining strategy for security organizations in cross functional and matrixed enterprises

At this time, Capital One will sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $308,700 - $352,300 for Sr. Director, Enterprise ArchPlano, TX: $280,600 - $320,200 for Sr. Director, Enterprise ArchRichmond, VA: $280,600 - $320,200 for Sr. Director, Enterprise Arch

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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