Information Security Architect

We are seeking a highly technical and forward-thinking security architect to help shape the future of enterprise security architecture, cloud security, and secure AI enablement across the organization.  The Information Security Architect will help define and engineer secure enterprise architectures that enable modernization initiatives across cloud, AI, infrastructure, identity, applications, and data platforms.

This role is ideal for an experienced security architect who enjoys solving complex engineering and architectural challenges, influencing enterprise technology strategy, and building scalable security capabilities that enable innovation at scale.   The role combines deep technical expertise with practical security engineering and architecture responsibilities across enterprise platforms and modernization initiatives.

As a member of the Security Architecture & Engineering group, the Information Security Architect will partner directly with infrastructure, cloud engineering, application development and security leadership to help shape and secure technology decisions across the enterprise.  This includes performing architecture reviews, developing technical standards, conducting threat modeling exercises, evaluating emerging technologies, and designing scalable security controls that align with enterprise and regulatory requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to:

The Information Security Architect is responsible for designing, documenting, and enabling secure enterprise technology architecture and foundational security capabilities across the organization. This role focuses heavily on hands-on architecture development, technical security design, engineering collaboration, and security enablement.

Reporting to the Director of Security Architecture & Engineering, the Information Security Architect will work closely with Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Application Development, Platform Engineering, and Cybersecurity Operations teams to integrate security into enterprise systems, platforms, and technology services.

The role requires strong technical depth across multiple security domains including cloud security, identity security, network security, endpoint security, application security, AI security, and data protection, along with the ability to translate security requirements into practical and scalable technical solutions.

Security Architecture & Technical Design

Cloud Security Architecture

Network & Endpoint Security

Identity & Access Security

Application & AI Security

Data Security & Security Engineering Enablement

The base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $185,000 per year. This range reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. In addition, this position may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, and other compensation programs as applicable. Eligible employees may participate in a 401(k) program with a generous profit-sharing contribution, medical, prescription dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; disability coverage; paid holidays; vacation; and sick time, subject to plan terms and Company policies.

We provide exceptional rewards and benefits that are among the best in the industry, giving our people access to a wide range of options, including:

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions

• A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution

• Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage

• Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs

• Hybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions

• Paid time off and paid parental leave

• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

• Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees

Bessemer Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.