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Job Description

_This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in office 2-3 days a week at one of the following office locations: St. Petersburg, FL; Memphis, TN, Southfield MI_

Responsibilities:

+ Lead **secure design reviews** and **threat modeling exercises** for new projects, features, and architectural changes, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational security policies.

+ Collaborate with development teams to **identify and remediate vulnerabilities** in application code and system designs, providing hands-on guidance and actionable recommendations.

+ Create and maintain **secure reference architectures** to serve as a foundation for implementing secure systems, applications, and solutions aligned with the organization's specific needs and technologies.

+ Act as a **trusted advisor** to development teams, integrating security considerations into the software development lifecycle and promoting secure coding practices.

+ Assess conformance with architectural standards, focusing on reducing technical debt and optimizing enterprise assets such as systems, services, and information.

+ Provide technical expertise on security matters, including encryption, authentication, authorization, and secure communication protocols.

+ Stay current with emerging security threats, trends, and best practices, applying relevant insights to enhance the organization's security posture.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure and compliance, to align security measures with organizational goals and ensure seamless integration.

+ Support security incident response efforts by contributing architectural expertise and defense-in-depth strategies as needed.

+ Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including occasional non-standard shifts or on-call

Skills:

+ **7+ years of experience** in a security engineering or architecture role, with a demonstrated focus on **secure design reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability management** .

+ In-depth knowledge of **web application security principles, secure coding practices** , and addressing common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).

+ Proficiency in designing secure architectures for **on-premises and cloud environments** (e.g., AWS, Azure).

+ Strong understanding of **OAuth, authentication and authorization mechanisms** , including multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and emerging technologies like password-less authentication.

+ Experience in **encryption technologies** , such as certificate-based and token-based cryptography.

+ Familiarity with network protocols, topologies, and defense-in-depth strategies.

+ Experience with defense-in-depth strategies, understanding of incident response.

+ Exceptional communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between technical and business stakeholders.

+ Financial services experience is a plus but not required. The ability to quickly acquire relevant business acumen is essential.

Education

Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science (Required), Master's: Information Technology

Work Experience

General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same

• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes

• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind

• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter

• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

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