Senior Security Architect

First Hawaiian Bank

. Advance the Bank’s enterprise security architecture strategy across hybrid on-premises, cloud, and AI/ML environments .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • Hawaii • United StatesSenior💰 $113,500 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security architecture and engineering, particularly in cloud environments and AI/ML systems. Proficient in developing security frameworks, risk assessments, and architectural recommendations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cloud Infrastructure ExperienceSecurity Architecture ExpertiseAI/ML Security EngineeringCybersecurity Framework ManagementRisk Management and Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Cloud InfrastructureSecurity ArchitectureAI/ML Systems SecurityCybersecurity FrameworksIT Infrastructure ArchitectureNetwork DesignSystems EngineeringScriptingRisk AssessmentSecurity Governance

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationProject Planning

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureOCIMachine Learning PlatformsLLM IntegrationsThird-Party AI Services

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPSecurity+SSCPGSECMCSECCNP

Industry Keywords

Security Architecture StrategyHybrid EnvironmentsCloud SecurityIdentity and Access ManagementData ProtectionInfrastructure SecuritySecurity-by-DesignGovernance and Change ManagementCompliance RequirementsEmerging Technology Risks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance the Bank’s enterprise security architecture strategy across hybrid on-premises, cloud, and AI/ML environments
Provide strategic security guidance, architectural oversight, and risk-based recommendations
Lead and contribute to secure enterprise architecture design and implementation for hybrid, cloud, and AI/ML initiatives
Develop security architectures, network and system designs, process flows, resource plans, budgets, and implementation roadmaps
Evaluate current and emerging technology architectures for security risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities
Contribute to the information security technology roadmap covering cloud security, identity and access management, data protection, infrastructure security, and AI security
Perform security architecture reviews for proposed technology initiatives and infrastructure changes
Assess change-related security implications and provide risk-based recommendations through governance and change management processes
Incorporate regulatory, legal, and industry security requirements into architecture reviews and solution assessments
Partner with risk, compliance, audit, technology, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, application development, and business leadership teams
Provide expert guidance in governance forums on security implications, emerging threats, technology trends, and AI/ML risks
Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on security architecture
Promote security-by-design and secure adoption of cloud-based and AI-enabled technologies
Define, implement, and maintain security architecture standards and control frameworks for AI/ML and generative AI
Oversee secure design and operation of machine learning platforms, model development, LLM integrations, and third-party AI services
Identify AI-specific threats, vulnerabilities, and risks and establish security controls, governance standards, and monitoring practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two (2) years of experience with Cloud Infrastructure with AWS preferred (GCP, Azure and/or OCI is acceptable) for Officer level
Four (4) years of experience with Cloud Infrastructure with AWS preferred (GCP, Azure and/or OCI is acceptable) for AVP level
Five (5) years of experience in IT infrastructure architecture, including cloud, routing, switching, WAN/LAN, virtualization, systems engineering, and scripting
Five (5) years of experience in security engineering and security architecting for Officer level, or ten (10) years for AVP level
Demonstrated experience engineering and architecting complex IT infrastructure solutions
Demonstrated experience managing and implementing cybersecurity frameworks and concepts operationally
Demonstrated experience securing or architecting AI/ML and generative AI systems, including model pipelines, LLM integrations, MCP, and third-party model usage
Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, engineering, or related discipline; or a combination of education and experience required
Preferred security and technical certifications, including cloud security certifications, SSCP, Security+, GSEC, MCSE, CISSP, CCNP, CCSP, and related Cybersecurity or AI/ML security certifications
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence decisions and build consensus across business, technology, security, risk, compliance, and executive leadership teams
Demonstrated project planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
Ability to develop and present architectural recommendations, risk assessments, and security strategies
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Strong knowledge of security governance, risk management, compliance requirements, and security-by-design principles
Ability to mentor, coach, and provide technical leadership
Flexibility to support critical incidents, technology implementations, and business needs outside normal business hours when required