M&T Bank
Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect
M&T Bank, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect
M&T Bank
is a community bank that helps people reach their personal and business goals with banking, mortgage, loan, and investment services.This role offers a hybrid work schedule, providing the flexibility to work remotely two days a week while allowing for in-person collaboration at our Buffalo, NY Tech Hub.The Senior Cybersecurity Architect acts as a trusted security advisor to internal technology and application teams. This role leads a security practice focused on performing specialized assessments of security controls for cloud systems and applications, ensuring compliance with internal policies, federal regulations, and industry standards.This senior-level role will have responsibilities that span across various internal teams and projects, ultimately supporting cloud initiatives. This includes advising business units, ensuring applications meet cloud requirements, and assisting in the development of cloud strategies.Primary Responsibilities:
Cloud Security Architecture: Collaborate with business and technology teams to align security architecture for cloud-based solutions, identifying gaps and recommending security enhancements.Cloud Technology Security Reviews: Lead security reviews for primarily cloud-based projects, ensuring appropriate security controls are applied and compliant.Cloud Security Advisory: Provide guidance on cloud security, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, network security, and container security.Risk-Based Security Assessments: Engage with technology teams to identify security risks in proposed or active projects and provide recommendations.Security Control Implementation: Advise on controls that protect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability in accordance with the organization’s risk appetite.Policy Development: Lead and participate in the development of cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.Compliance Reporting: Maintain records of security recommendations and how applications meet those requirements.Industry Trends and Threats: Stay up to date on security trends and threats to advise management on risks and proposed mitigation strategies.Technical Communication: Present security recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.Mentorship: Guide junior cybersecurity personnel in applying cybersecurity principles and best practices.Education and Experience Required:
Minimum of 2 years’ higher education and 7 years’ relevant work experience, or a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience.Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and industry best practices.Strong knowledge of cloud security principles, with offerings such as Azure, GCP, and AWS.Proven knowledge in the implementation of security technologies (e.g., Firewalls, encryption, IAM/SSO).Experience handling multiple projects and overseeing project tasks.Education and Experience Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CRISC.Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and experience with frameworks like NIST SP 800-53.Experience performing security assessments and selecting security controls.Familiarity with cloud environments and the ability to apply security principles.Knowledge of Cybersecurity threats and ability to present complex technical information.M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $97,869.52 - $163,115.87 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s specific compensation will be informed by their knowledge, skills, and experience.Location:
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
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M&T Bank
is a community bank that helps people reach their personal and business goals with banking, mortgage, loan, and investment services.This role offers a hybrid work schedule, providing the flexibility to work remotely two days a week while allowing for in-person collaboration at our Buffalo, NY Tech Hub.The Senior Cybersecurity Architect acts as a trusted security advisor to internal technology and application teams. This role leads a security practice focused on performing specialized assessments of security controls for cloud systems and applications, ensuring compliance with internal policies, federal regulations, and industry standards.This senior-level role will have responsibilities that span across various internal teams and projects, ultimately supporting cloud initiatives. This includes advising business units, ensuring applications meet cloud requirements, and assisting in the development of cloud strategies.Primary Responsibilities:
Cloud Security Architecture: Collaborate with business and technology teams to align security architecture for cloud-based solutions, identifying gaps and recommending security enhancements.Cloud Technology Security Reviews: Lead security reviews for primarily cloud-based projects, ensuring appropriate security controls are applied and compliant.Cloud Security Advisory: Provide guidance on cloud security, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, network security, and container security.Risk-Based Security Assessments: Engage with technology teams to identify security risks in proposed or active projects and provide recommendations.Security Control Implementation: Advise on controls that protect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability in accordance with the organization’s risk appetite.Policy Development: Lead and participate in the development of cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.Compliance Reporting: Maintain records of security recommendations and how applications meet those requirements.Industry Trends and Threats: Stay up to date on security trends and threats to advise management on risks and proposed mitigation strategies.Technical Communication: Present security recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.Mentorship: Guide junior cybersecurity personnel in applying cybersecurity principles and best practices.Education and Experience Required:
Minimum of 2 years’ higher education and 7 years’ relevant work experience, or a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience.Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and industry best practices.Strong knowledge of cloud security principles, with offerings such as Azure, GCP, and AWS.Proven knowledge in the implementation of security technologies (e.g., Firewalls, encryption, IAM/SSO).Experience handling multiple projects and overseeing project tasks.Education and Experience Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CRISC.Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and experience with frameworks like NIST SP 800-53.Experience performing security assessments and selecting security controls.Familiarity with cloud environments and the ability to apply security principles.Knowledge of Cybersecurity threats and ability to present complex technical information.M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $97,869.52 - $163,115.87 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s specific compensation will be informed by their knowledge, skills, and experience.Location:
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
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