Security Architecture Manager

Who we are:
Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $37.3 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.
While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.
We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technolo gy, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Position Description:
We are searching for a Security Architect Manager. The Security Architect Manager is responsible for determining security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:

- Liaises with the development groups and the networking groups to define the security architecture and posture for new applications and/or networking standards.
- Responsible for the security design and architecture of cloud solutions, including ongoing security hygiene maintenance.
- Managerial responsibilities for the security arc hitects and application security engineers
- Monitors security logs and generates reports. Creates and maintains records on security incidents as necessary.
- Maintains network vulnerability and application scanning products. Maintains intrusion-prevention systems and other security-related products.
- Communicates with users, vendors, and other IT personnel on security and data privacy related issues.
- Assists staff with resolution to certain technical problems. Confers with other personnel in resolving problems involving procedural and technical matters.
- Researches problems and recommends solutions. Provides resource estimates and progress reports; serves on committees to develop technical standards and direction; and meets with FCBT users and technical staff to determine information needs and requirements.
- Ensures that all work is accurate and in compliance with departmental or project quality standards.
- Participates in training an d professional development sessions.
- Assists with vendor communications; research for networking projects; management of security monitoring systems; responses to requests for information; routine audits of firewall configuration entries; and interactions with law enforcement agencies.
- Leads the data privacy initiative, ensuring that incidents generated by the DLP tool are responded to in a timely manner.
- Review security designs for existing and proposed information systems to validate compliance with Farm Credit Bank of Texas information security policies, standards, and practices.
- Review and evaluate aspects of IT security, operational security, systems security, and software security


What You Bring to the Team:
Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office in Austin, Texas and appreciates the value of the hybrid work schedule, while recognizing that the position requires regular onsite collaboratio n.
It is an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:
Bachelor's Degree, Technical School, or equivalent information systems training and fifteen (15) or more years of experience in information security. Certified Information System Security Profession (CISSP) is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of design/implementation of security and architectures, ensuring the appropriate security guidelines, policies, standards, and procedures are in place to adequately address threats and vulnerabilities.
- Strong knowledge of Cloud architecture and security principles.
- Professional knowledge of security products: IPS/IDS, Data Loss Prevention, Vulnerability Management, SIEM, Event Monitoring, Anti-Malware, encryption, and network topology.
- Physical Security experience.
- Effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.

Our benefits:
In addit ion to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:
- Flexible and affordable health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
- 401(k) plan that includes an employer match (up to 4%) plus an additional employer contribution (up to 5%), both of which vest on the first day of employment
- Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance
- Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and up to eleven paid holidays
- Paid parental leave program of up to six weeks
- Up to five days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Generous tuition-reimbursement program
- Physical fitness incentive plan
- Employe r matching gifts program
- Modern hybrid work schedule combining in office and remote work locations.

Our culture:
In a world filled with unpredictable challenges, we invest in our people and ensure they have dependable careers with ample growth opportunities. As part of the larger Farm Credit System, we focus on building our culture around personal relationships and the ability to be connected to leadership through in-person conversations, regular town halls and employee engagement events. We are deeply committed to attracting and fostering a diverse workforce, development and career advancement and recognizing the hard work of individuals who contribute to our success.

Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests f or portfolios or demonstrations of work. We cannot personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

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