Senior Application Security Architect

Edward Jones

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It's an exciting time to work in tech at Edward Jones. We are making massive investments in emerging technologies to improve how we work with our clients and with each other. Relationships are the focus of our business model. And working in Technology here means using your skills to build, deliver and maintain the technologies that enable us to deepen and support those relationships. The best part We develop and create our own industry-leading solutions internally. And you can be a part of it. Working with emerging new technologies. Creating platforms, programs and experiences that change how we work together - and support our client-first focus. Changing the future of our firm, the industry and the advisor-client relationship.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 11-Apr-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Team Overview:
Edward Jones is seeking a Senior Security Technical Architect to lead our technology transformation efforts. This individual will be responsible for setting the enterprise-level technical direction in alignment with our strategic roadmap for software security. By migrating our technology platforms both on premise and in the cloud, this person will assist in our digital transformation goals, increased business agility, elastic scalability, enhanced security, and reduction in our support for on-premise commodity solutions responsible for enterprise application security standards and strategic roadmaps.

The Senior Technical Architect will be responsible for working across all areas of the Digital Technology division, providing leadership on technology selection and operational processes for running core IS systems in a cloud environment.

What You'll Do:

• Assumes the responsibilities of a Technical Architect II plus:
• Enterprise-wide architect, responsible for complete overall software security solutions delivered.
• Serves as one of the primary technical leaders for the Digital Division. Undertakes the most complex IT software security projects involving multiple disciplines or layers, some of which impact multiple business units.
• Actively participates in overall leadership of the company and makes final technical recommendations to Senior peers and leadership.
• Establishes partnerships in the Digital community.
• Actively monitor the competitive landscape for new players and participates in industry forums, technical conferences, and standards groups as the technical leader in software security for the company.
• Be the key liaison with external business partners supporting R&D efforts and ensure strategic partners deliver on commitments and key milestones.
• Represents the Digital Division during complex contract negotiations.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

Hiring Minimum: $140400
Hiring Maximum: $239100

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Edward Jones is prohibited from hiring individuals with certain specified criminal history as set forth in Section 3(a)(39) and 15(b)(4) and Rule 17a-3(a)(12) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and conducts background reviews consistent with FINRA Rule 3110(e). A copy of a notice regarding the provisions of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance is available at: dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf.

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Skills/Requirements

What Experience You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or Management Information Systems preferred or related work experience with10 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• Experience designing and implementing secure software architectures, including cloud-native architectures, is crucial.
• Familiarity with security tools, frameworks, and technologies like penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems is important.
• Research requirements to determine system feasibility, costs, business benefits, or functional requirements.
• A deep understanding of various security protocols, cryptography, and security best practices is essential.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks (NIST, OWASP) used in the organization's software development lifecycle.
• Experience with cloud security concepts and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.
• Embraces change and consider different approaches to issues.
• Participate in creating a strategic team direction and able to relate/communicate objectives and plans to the overall software security strategy.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships across departments, business areas, and vendors. Excellent interpersonal skills. Seen as credible and trustworthy.
• Expert in the team's systems and processes and technical lead in technologies related to or dependent on the team.
• Ability to quickly assess the compatibility and integration of proposed standards to ensure successful implementations across interdependent technologies.
• Ability to quickly come up to speed and advise on new technology within software security capabilities and services with understanding of the whole picture of a technical solution and design.
• Must be able to solve technical challenges in critical situations that require immediate resolution and demonstrates an understanding of risk management concepts.
• High: Will execute large number of decisions regarding systems or processes within their area of responsibility impacting the architecture of the division. They must be able to handle escalations, which will vary in complexity and often impact other areas. Needs to be able to effectively resolve complex problems while working across multiple areas of IS and the business.
• High: Typically working across multiple platforms (Mainframe, Web, Client Server, Applications, Kubernetes).

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Awards & Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

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About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

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