Security Architecture and Engineering Lead

About the Job

Location: Makati

Corporate Title: Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Information Security and Data Protection team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Makati with the role of Security Architecture and Engineering Lead.

In this role, you will support the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering in designing, implementing, and continuously improving a robust information security architecture that aligns with organizational objectives and security requirements. You will leverage hands-on expertise in security architecture and engineering to strengthen the organization's security posture through the development, enhancement, and optimization of security solutions and frameworks.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's security architecture in partnership with the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering.
• Develop and maintain security blueprints, standards, and frameworks for networks, applications, and enterprise systems.
• Provide technical expertise in security architecture and engineering, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and evolving threat landscapes.
• Design, review, and enhance security controls, recommending and implementing improvements to strengthen organizational security.
• Integrate security controls into infrastructure, cloud environments, and application development processes, including the establishment of secure coding standards.
• Implement and maintain risk management frameworks to support security architecture decisions and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives and communicate security strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Information and Communications Technology, Computer Science, or any related field
• Holds at least one recognized professional cybersecurity certification, such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or a similar credential.
• Proven experience in Information Security, Network Security, IT Security, Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management, or related roles within the banking industry or a comparable highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, engineering, and implementing security frameworks, solutions, and services for medium to large-scale organizations.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, with a solid understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO, NIST, SANS, COBIT, PCI DSS, Data Privacy Act (DPA), and BSP regulations.

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth