ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. 

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.   

To continue raising the bar in security, we are looking for a Security Platform Architect to help drive the security evolution of the platform components. Amongst other security consideration, this evolution must have important focus on post-quantum security readiness. The platform components in scope are both on-prem and in the cloud such as HP, VMware, Cisco, Juniper or AWS.

Reporting into the Platform Architecture team, the Hybrid Security Platform Architect is responsible for supporting the development and the evolution of the platform architecture in close collaboration with the main stakeholders such as Global Security and Platform Service Organization.

What to expect

In this role you will:

Hybrid Platform Security and Post-Quantum readiness

In close collaboration with Global Security and Platform Service Organization, drive the evolution of platform components to adhere with latest and highest security standards such as the latest post-quantum algorithm.  Amongst others, the technologies in scope are Fortinet firewalls, Cisco ACI, VMware, HP Storage, F5 BIG-IP, Oracle ExaCC, Juniper SDWAN, OpenShift, NetSkope, AWS…

Zero Trust, SSE and Network Segmentation

Part of the Technology Platform Zero Trust transformation, contribute to Zero Trust roadmap and in particular to the network segmentation using technologies such as Cisco ACI, VMware NSX as well as participating to the selection of new micro-segmentation technologies applicable for VM based and container-based workload.Support the team for the adoption of the latest Juniper SDWAN products and ensure all elements of the solution meets the more stringent standards.

Collaboration and Communication:

Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among architects, security professionals, and stakeholders.Effectively communicate complex architectural concepts, including security strategies and quantum computing approaches, to both technical and non-technical audiences.Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering insights and recommendations on architecture decisions, security investments, and quantum technology initiatives.

Continuous Improvement:

Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and quantum computing.Identify opportunities for innovation and optimization in both traditional and quantum security frameworks, driving continuous improvement initiatives.Promote a culture of agility and adaptability, encouraging experimentation and a proactive approach to security challenges.

What will make you successful?

 We are seeking professionals with:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field10 + years of experience of relevant experienceProven experience as a Platform Architect or similar role in a large-scale enterprise environmentExpertise in defining architectural blueprints, reference architectures, and principles, with a strong focus on security and scalabilityStrong experience with On-Prem and Cloud Infrastructure servicesKnowledge in latest Post-Quantum developmentExperience with Private / hybrid cloud solutions (VMware, HP, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, F5)Experience with hyperscale solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP), certifications are appreciatedExperience of hypervisors technologies (VMware) and network virtualization (NSX, etc.)Experience with containers, container security and orchestration (OpenShift, K8s, ArgoCD..)Familiar with automation and orchestration technologies (Ansible, Terraform).Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholdersStrategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving business outcomes through secure, innovative technology solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia is $121,564.00 USD Annual MINIMUM to $225,762.00 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.