Senior Security Architect

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Who we are:

Welcoming, collaborative and having the opportunity to make an impact - is how our employees describe working here.  Galileo is a financial technology company that provides innovative and revolutionary software products and services that power some of the world's largest Fintechs. We are the only payments innovator that applies tech and engineering capabilities to empower Fintechs and financial institutions to unleash their full creativity to achieve their most inspired goals. Galileo leads its industry with superior fraud detection, security, decision-making analytics and regulatory compliance functionality combined with customized, responsive and flexible programs to accelerate the success of all payments companies and solve tomorrow's payments challenges today. We hire energetic and creative employees while providing them the opportunity to excel in their careers and make a difference for our clients. Learn more about us and why we work here at https://www.galileo-ft.com/working-at-galileo.

Senior Cloud Security Architect

We’re looking for a Senior Security Architect to help shape and lead the security architecture of our products, platforms, and cloud infrastructure. You’ll work hand-in-hand with engineering and product teams to ensure security is baked into every layer — from design to deployment — while aligning with business goals and compliance requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead security architecture across cloud platforms, applications, and infrastructure.

• Partner with product and engineering to define secure design patterns and embed security throughout the development lifecycle.

• Conduct security reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for infrastructure and application projects.

• Promote a “Shift-Left” culture by integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and agile practices.

• Provide strategic guidance on crypto, Web3, and digital asset security.

• Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment (PCI, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, etc.).

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in cloud security architecture or product security.

• Deep knowledge of AWS, cloud-native environments, and security pillars of the Well-Architected Framework.

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, and modern CI/CD pipelines.

• Solid grasp of security protocols (OAuth2.0, SAML, OIDC), encryption standards, and secure API design.

• Strong communication skills — comfortable aligning stakeholders across technical and non-technical areas.

Bonus Points

• CISSP, CISM, or AWS Security Specialty certifications.

• Experience in fintech, banking, or crypto infrastructure.

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Compensation and Benefits The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.    This role may also be eligible for a bonus and/or long term incentives. Your recruiter will provide more information to you. All roles are eligible for competitive benefits. More information about our employee benefits can be found in the link below.   Benefits To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi & Galileo page!   US-Based Base Compensation$124,800—$234,000 USD

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Galileo is committed to embracing diversity. As part of this commitment, Galileo offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email accommodations@sofi.com.

Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.

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