Senior Director - Security Engineering and Architecture

FICO is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. The Senior Director of Cyber Security Architecture will define and execute the enterprise-wide security architecture strategy, guiding management teams and integrating security architecture throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Define a comprehensive security architecture vision and roadmap across all FICO security domains, including cloud and on-premises environments
• Lead and mentor management teams, developing their strategic thinking and architectural leadership capabilities
• Partner closely with software engineering teams and internal stakeholders to integrate security architecture throughout the development lifecycle
• Establish security architecture principles, standards, and decision frameworks that guide all security initiatives enterprise-wide
• Drive organizational evolution from tactical security operations to strategic architectural thinking and planning
• Design unified architectural frameworks and optimize security architecture patterns for enhanced effectiveness and efficiency
• Architect the integration of AI and automation technologies within the broader security architecture framework to enhance security outcomes
• Serve as the strategic security architecture voice to executive leadership, translating business objectives into architectural decisions
• Elevate security professionals to think architecturally, developing strategic decision-making capabilities across security domains
• Ensure security architecture aligns with and enhances overall enterprise architecture and business strategy

Requirements:

• 15+ years in enterprise security architecture with a proven track record of defining organization-wide architectural strategy
• Deep experience with cloud security architecture across major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Demonstrated success leading management teams and developing other leaders in complex technical organizations
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with software engineering teams and embed security architecture in development processes
• Understanding of how to strategically integrate AI and automation technologies within enterprise security architecture
• Demonstrated success in transforming organizational culture and mindset within technical security teams
• History of successfully redesigning and consolidating security architecture across large, complex organizations
• Demonstrated ability to present architectural strategies and decisions to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
• Proven capability to create long-term architectural roadmaps that align with business strategy and drive organizational transformation
• Strong technical background enabling credible architectural leadership of modern security infrastructure and DevSecOps integration
• Experience developing architectural thinking and strategic capabilities across multiple security teams