Director, Architecture Information Security

As the Director of Information Security Architecture, you will lead a team of architects responsible for delivering secure, scalable technology solutions across the enterprise. You will oversee the execution of security architecture strategies, drive operational excellence in architecture governance, and ensure the design, review, and approval of secure systems and platforms align with business priorities.

About the role

• Communicate and embody the culture, vision and overall direction of the information security architecture function

• Lead, guide and evaluate the work of a team of senior Information Security Architects across multiple technical domains

• Partner with senior leadership to define and implement the strategic roadmap for enterprise security architecture

• Oversee architecture review and approval processes, driving improvements to achieve timely, metrics-driven outcomes

• Manage and optimize a high-volume backlog of architecture requests through prioritization frameworks and process improvements

• Oversee the development, documentation and communication of security architecture standards, patterns and requirements

• Drive the development and implementation of a long-term security architecture vision that enables innovation across cloud, data, AI and emerging technologies

• Partner with enterprise architecture, engineering, and business teams to ensure security is embedded into solution design and delivery

• Influence and communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders across a multi-company environment

• Leverage data, metrics and automation (including AI-driven tools) to improve intake, triage and decision-making processes

About you

Minimum Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in information security, architecture or engineering roles

• 3 years of experience leading technical teams or managing senior individual contributors

• Proven experience in enterprise security architecture across multiple domains

• Experience performing qualitative risk assessments and developing security policies and standards

• Strong ability to make independent, risk-based decisions in complex, fast-paced environments

• Working knowledge across multiple areas, including:

  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Networking (traditional and software-defined)

  • Identity and access management (OAuth, SAML, IdP)

  • Infrastructure as code and DevSecOps practices

  • Containers and virtualization (Kubernetes, Docker, VMWare)

  • Encryption and data security architecture (PKI, secure data handling)

  • Application and API security

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in information security, architecture or engineering roles

• 5 years of experience leading teams or driving large-scale architectural initiatives

• CISSP, GIAC, GSEC or equivalent security certifications

• Experience in consulting, federated or multi-company environments

• Advanced knowledge across one or more security domains listed above

• Experience driving operational improvements, scaling architecture processes, and managing high-volume request pipelines

• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI/ML security, quantum computing or advanced analytics platforms

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, information technology or a related field

What you’ll get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About us

Rocket is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time.  Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [email protected].