Security Architect

Posted 10 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in National Capital Region, PHL
Remote
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Lead security architecture for platforms, applications, data, and infrastructure across multi-cloud/hybrid environments. Produce HLD/LLD and reference architectures, embed secure-by-design principles, perform threat modeling, and align architectures with enterprise security objectives. Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders, guide technical solutioning and vendor assessments, and champion security and fraud-prevention best practices.
Summary Generated by Built In

Do you want to take the first step in making Filipinos’ lives better everyday? Here in GCash we want to stay at the forefront of the FinTech industry by creating innovative, meaningful, and convenient financial solutions for the nation! G ka ba? Join the G Nation today!

Who you’ll be working with:

If you have a strong background in IT, computer science, or software engineering, and are analytical, technologically savvy, solutions and process-focused, then the Technology & Operations team may be for you!

You’ll be responsible for the following:

  • Lead end-to-end security architecture for platforms, applications, data, and infrastructure in multi-cloud/hybrid environments.
  • Produce HLD/LLD, reusable reference architectures, and design patterns for critical controls (segmentation/zero trust, identity, data protection/crypto, runtime protection, observability, recovery).
  • Embed secure-by-design/default principles through threat modeling, attack-surface reduction, least privilege, and service-to-service trust.
  • Ensure proposed architectures align with security goals, objectives, and enterprise architecture principles, prioritizing cost-effectiveness and scalability.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Business Units, Engineering) to seamlessly integrate security into enterprise-wide architecture planning.
  • Champion best practices and stay abreast of industry trends in cybersecurity and fraud prevention technologies.
  • Provide expert technical guidance to project managers and stakeholders on security controls, countermeasures, and risk management approaches
  • Lead the technical solutioning team in collaborative research, vendor assessment, and technology stack evaluation, fostering an agile and efficient environment.

We're looking for:

  • 7+ years in security architecture/engineering with shipped, large-scale systems (finserv/fintech a plus).
  • Depth in at least two of: cloud/platform security, identity & access, data protection/crypto, network segmentation/zero trust, platform/endpoint security; working knowledge across adjacent domains.
  • Hands-on familiarity with Kubernetes/containers, service mesh, API gateways, IaC (e.g., Terraform), secrets management, and modern telemetry.
  • Strong threat modeling, architectural documentation, stakeholder communication, and decision-recording skills.
  • Familiarity with BSP regulations and global frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53/CSF, PCI DSS, CIS Benchmarks, MITRE ATT&CK).

What We Offer

Opportunity for career growth and development in the #1 FinTech company in the country Working with a dynamic and highly collaborative team who want to change the game A company that values their people with highly competitive and flexible compensation and benefits package

Skills Required

  • 7+ years in security architecture/engineering with shipped, large-scale systems
  • Depth in at least two domains: cloud/platform security, identity & access, data protection/crypto, network segmentation/zero trust, platform/endpoint security
  • Hands-on familiarity with Kubernetes and containers
  • Experience with service mesh and API gateways
  • Experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform)
  • Experience with secrets management solutions
  • Familiarity with modern telemetry and observability
  • Strong threat modeling, architectural documentation, stakeholder communication, and decision-recording skills
  • Familiarity with BSP regulations and global frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53/CSF, PCI DSS, CIS Benchmarks, MITRE ATT&CK)
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The Company
HQ: Taguig
2,570 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Mynt is the first and only duacorn in the Philippines. It's a leader in mobile financial services focused on accelerating financial inclusion through mobile money, financial services, and technology. Mynt operates two fintech companies: GXI, the mobile wallet operator of GCash — the #1 Finance App in the Philippines, and Fuse Lending, a tech-based lending company that gives Filipinos access to microloans and business loans. Mynt, through its fintech operations, is a staunch supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly UN SDGs 5,8,10, and 13, which focus on safety & security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, respectively.

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