Russell Investments · 3 weeks ago
Principal Cybersecurity Architect
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expRussell Investments is focused on improving financial security for people. They are seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Architect to partner with various teams in defining and implementing cybersecurity architectures while evolving their hybrid security ecosystem and leading engineering initiatives in areas such as AI Security and Cloud-native defense models.
Financial Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the CISO’s principal technical advisor on cybersecurity architecture, engineering strategy, and emerging technology risks
Drive the execution of architectural and engineering objectives within the cybersecurity program, ensuring alignment with the CISO’s overall strategy and governance framework
Lead Cybersecurity Technology Build (CTB) initiatives, identifying opportunities to modernize, automate, and integrate security capabilities across platforms
Translate complex security architecture requirements into actionable roadmaps that balance business priorities, risk tolerance, and regulatory expectations
Contribute to shaping the cybersecurity technology roadmap, evaluating innovative solutions through lab testing and strategic vendor partnerships
Define and maintain cybersecurity architectural blueprints, ensuring alignment across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and data domains
Conduct architecture design reviews across applications, infrastructure, and cloud domains to ensure adherence to corporate policies, technical standards and security best practices
Evaluate, pilot, and integrate emerging security technologies—including AI/ML security controls, continuous controls monitoring solutions, and Zero Trust frameworks
Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture patterns and reference models, consistent with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
Oversee threat modeling, security assessments, and control design for major technology initiatives
Guide engineering teams in implementing secure configurations, hardening standards, and automated control validations to embed security-by-design principles across the enterprise
Collaborate with Cyber Operations, GRC, and IT Infrastructure teams to ensure consistent architecture enforcement and operational integration
Establish and evolve governance processes to ensure architectural consistency, control effectiveness, and secure technology adoption across global programs
Contribute to cybersecurity strategy development, budget planning, and investment roadmaps
Partner with global cybersecurity and IT teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC to ensure alignment and operational consistency
Act as a technical point of contact for community engagement with industry groups such as FS-ISAC, participating in intelligence sharing and best-practice exchanges
Mentor and develop engineers and architects, fostering technical excellence and a culture of continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
10–15 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 10 years leading security architecture and engineering functions in complex enterprise environments
Proven leadership in hybrid environments (on-premises + Azure Cloud)
Deep understanding of application, infrastructure, and cloud security architecture
Experience in AI/ML security, automation, continuous controls monitoring, Zero Trust, Identity and Access Management (IAM, PIM, MFA, SSO), and data protection frameworks
Proficiency with enterprise cybersecurity platforms such as Endpoint Protection Platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender), SIEM's (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM, Microsoft Sentinel), and deception technologies
Proficiency with DevSecOps integration, infrastructure-as-code security, and automated compliance tooling
Experience with Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting frameworks, processes, and platforms
Hands-on familiarity with SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, PKI, and vulnerability management solutions
Strong understanding of industry standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
Experience working with global teams and managing cybersecurity initiatives across multiple regions and time zones
Acts with non-negotiable integrity and maintains the highest professional standards
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, seeking to continually advance the firm's cybersecurity engineering posture
Embodies collaboration, transparency, and accountability in all engagements
Dedicated to protecting client trust through security excellence and proactive risk management
Required to be onsite in primary office location (New York or Seattle) four days per week
Occasional after-hours or weekend support may be necessary for global collaboration or incident response
Preferred
CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or relevant cloud security and architecture certifications preferred
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs
Company
Russell Investments
Russell Investment Group a global leader in multi-manager investment services, provides investment products
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.23BKey Investors
Apollo
2026-01-06Debt Financing· $1.23B
2015-10-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Zach Buchwald
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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