Senior Infrastructure Security Architect

Opportunity Overview

Overview:
Edward Jones is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Security Architect to lead strategic alignment of infrastructure security tools, processes, and capabilities across all security domains. This role is pivotal in ensuring that security architecture supports the firm's broader technology and business strategy, including cloud transformation, operational resilience, and risk reduction.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned security leader with deep expertise in infrastructure security, governance, and architecture. They will own and maintain key security templates and artifacts, provide expert guidance during reviews, and drive alignment with enterprise architecture and other technical organizations.
What You'll Do:

• Own and maintain templates for security artifacts (e.g., Patterns, Baseline Control Documents, Procedures, Architecture Decision Records, and Standards) and manage a repository of completed, approved versions.
• Provide expert infrastructure security guidance and oversight during security reviews and the development of security artifacts.
• Lead strategic alignment of infrastructure security capabilities and processes with enterprise architecture and other technical domains.
• Serve as a senior technical leader across the Information Security Division, influencing infrastructure security strategy and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure security solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with cloud-native and hybrid environments.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging threats to inform infrastructure security strategy and tooling.
• Engage with vendors and external partners to evaluate solutions, negotiate contracts, and represent the firm in technical forums.
• Drive maturity of infrastructure security practices across cloud platforms (Azure, OCI, AWS, Google Cloud Platform) and on-premises environments.

EEO Statement

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Company Description

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

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At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

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Position Requirements

What Experience You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure security architecture within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure security domains including network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, servers and containerization, applications, and cloud security.
• Experience designing and implementing secure infrastructure architectures across hybrid cloud environments.
• Extensive experience in securing endpoint devices (e.g., laptops, mobile devices, servers) through technologies such as EDR/XDR, antivirus, device hardening, and policy enforcement.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Strong knowledge of security tooling such as SIEM, vulnerability management, configuration management, and cloud-native security services.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence technical direction at the enterprise level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust and credibility across technical and business teams.
• Ability to assess and integrate proposed standards and technologies across interdependent systems.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management and incident response within infrastructure environments.

What Could Set You Apart:

• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, advanced network vendor certifications, ISC2 certifications, SANS certifications
• Experience supporting advanced encryption solutions and post-quantum readiness
• Experience securing AI/ML systems, including model governance, data pipeline protection, and secure deployment strategies.
• Technology background in the financial sector
• Understanding of various regulatory requirements and laws, including but not limited to NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulations and FINRA Regulations

Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status . Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.

**Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**

Salary Information

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.