**_This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month._** **_Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future._** **Required Qualifications:** **Experience:** + 10+ years of hands-on engineering experience with at least 5 years in technical leadership roles + Proven track record of leading engineering teams through both strategic initiatives and operational challenges + Experience in financial services or other highly regulated, 24/7 environments strongly preferred + History of successfully managing both planned projects and unplanned operational work **Technical Expertise:** + Expert-level knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud security architectures + Deep understanding of modern security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2) + Extensive hands-on experience with: + Enterprise firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint) + Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) + Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) + CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices + Microservices architectures and service mesh technologies + API security and management platforms + SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms + Network security protocols and technologies + Strong coding abilities in at least two languages (Python, Go, Java, C#) + Experience with security automation and orchestration + Ability to quickly diagnose complex technical issues under pressure **Regulatory & Compliance:** + Deep understanding of financial services regulations (SOX, GLBA, FINRA, SEC) + Experience with PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other data protection regulations + Knowledge of audit processes and control frameworks **Certifications (Preferred):** + Advanced security certifications: CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent + Cloud certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Expert, or GCP Professional + ITIL Expert or Master level certification + Technical certifications demonstrating hands-on expertise **Key Responsibilities:** **Technical Leadership & Architecture:** + Architect and oversee implementation of enterprise-scale security solutions across hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) + Lead the design and evolution of zero-trust security architectures + Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices + Establish technical standards for microservices security, API security, and container security + Oversee implementation of advanced threat detection and response systems + Guide technical decisions on emerging technologies including AI/ML for security operations + Review and approve architectural designs, ensuring solutions are both secure and maintainable **Operational Leadership:** + Lead 24/7 engineering operations for critical security infrastructure supporting global financial services **Engineering Excellence:** + Build and scale engineering teams across multiple locations, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement **Team Leadership & Development:** + Lead a team of 15-25 engineers including managers, senior engineers, and individual contributors **Incident & Crisis Management:** + Lead major incident response efforts, coordinating across multiple technical teams **Realistic Expectations:** This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies while making a significant impact on critical financial infrastructure. The position comes with substantial challenges including: + Regular involvement in after-hours incidents and weekend work + High-pressure decision-making with significant business impact + Balancing long-term architectural improvements with immediate operational needs + Managing team burnout while maintaining service levels + Staying current with rapidly evolving security threats and technologies The ideal candidate views these challenges as opportunities for growth and takes pride in maintaining and evolving critical systems that enable global financial services.