CLS-Group
Vice President - Security Solution Architect
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Vice President - Security Solution Architect
Security Solution Architect – Infrastructure Architecture
About CLS
CLS is the trusted party at the heart of the global FX (foreign exchange) ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX transactions safer, smoother, and more cost-effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through its systems daily.
Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure:
- Reduces systemic risk
- Provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies
- Delivers significant efficiencies and cost savings, reducing funding requirements by over 96% on average through multilateral netting
CLS products empower clients to:
- Manage FX risk effectively across the entire FX lifecycle
- Leverage efficient processing tools
- Access valuable market intelligence from the largest single source of executed FX data
Our guiding values are:
- Pivotal purpose
- Trusted guardian
- Targeted innovation
- Facilitate connections
- Delivering excellence
- Inclusive culture
Job Information
Title: Security Solution Architect Department: Infrastructure Architecture Corporate Level: Vice President Reports To: Director Location: London
Job Purpose and Responsibilities
The CLS Architecture practice establishes and maintains the architectural framework supporting the technology strategy to ensure secure, reliable, and resilient IT solutions. Core responsibilities include:
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Maintaining an enterprise strategy and architecture framework for CLS IT Systems, including technical governance and compliance for IT system designs.
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Functioning as a Security Solution Architect for internal and external IT projects, with key responsibilities:
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Technical Design Leadership:
- Produce high-quality High Level Design (HLD) documentation for technical systems solutions, defining overall design direction and resolving complex technical issues.
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Product Management Focus:
- Analyze existing design documents
- Evaluate market alternatives
- Prepare presentations for the Design Authority team with recommendations and rationale
- Author comprehensive HLDs, with emphasis on Security Tooling.
- Assess product development and enhancements for CLS’s security tooling portfolio.
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Security Architecture and Threat Studies:
- Map network and data flows for internal and external integrations, including associated security controls.
- Perform comprehensive threat modeling and risk assessments
- Adhere to secure-by-design and resilient-by-design architecture practices.
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Technical Guidance:
- Provide design-based technical direction to IT security engineering, delivery, and testing teams throughout implementation.
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Roadmapping and Standardization:
- Support Security Enterprise Architects in defining security capability road maps to evolve portfolios from current to future state.
- Act as a liaison between Architecture, Security Engineering, and broader IT teams, influencing:
- Technical standards and security policies
- Architecture quality and best practices
Key Competencies and Requirements
Technical Expertise
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Deep experience in Security Tooling High Level Design with specialized knowledge of:
- Cryptography
- Malware detection
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
- Privilege & Identity Access Management
- User Behavior & Insider Threat Analysis
- Data Security
- Application Security
- Network Security
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High-level expertise in security and infrastructure domains, including:
- Networks (LAN/WAN/MAN, Routing, Chassis-based Wi-Fi Policies)
- Firewalls and rule management
- Wireless security (Client Office, Hotspot, Home Network)
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- WAN Optimization
- Proxy and VPN services
- Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
- Cloud security (IaC, Config mgmt, Compliance tools, etc.)
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes security)
- Automation (Students, control mgt, Centralized server/patching)
- Data Center & Colocation
- Collaboration tools
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Proven ability to design, document, and integrate complex solutions across vendors and technologies.
Soft Skills and Behavioral Traits
- Proactive self-starter with an ability to learn quickly and work independently.
- Skilled in multi-tasking while balancing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, excelling in:
- Stakeholder management (internal and external)
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Familiar with secure-by-design and resiliency-by-design principles, ensuring all designs incorporate robust security controls.
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Certifications & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Business/Finance
- Computer Science
- A related quantitative discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Certifications (Preferred):
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- Cloud Security (e.g. AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect)
- AI Security (e.g. Certified Artificial Intelligence Security Professional)
- Networking or infrastructure certifications.
Benefits
CLS is committed to fostering an inclusive, values-driven workplace with a strong focus on employee well-being. All employees enjoy:
Leave & Flexibility
- UK/Asia: 25 holiday days + 3 ‘life days’ (plus public holidays)
- US: 23 holiday days (plus public holidays)
- 2 paid volunteer days annually
Parental Support
- Generous parental leave policies with coaching programs and support services tailored to family transition needs.
Health and Wellbeing
- Wellbeing and mental health support resources
- Access to annual flu vaccinations and private medical insurance
- Dental coverage for eligible employees
Professional Growth
- Comprehensive learning platform (1000+ courses via LinkedIn Learning)
- Frequent career development sessions
- Employee Networks (e.g. Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network, Pride Network) promoting inclusivity and professional growth.
Work Environment
- Hybrid work model, enabling flexibility between office and remote work.
- Monthly “Heads Down Days” with no meetings across the company.
- Non-contributory pension (UK/Asia) and 401k match (US).
Additional Perks
- Discounts/savings (electricity, telephones, health & lifestyle, etc.).
- Complete Body Gym Discount (US employees).
This role is a critical position for a major financial systems provider, and we seek a Security Solution Architect who is technically accomplished, adaptive, and strategically driven. Bring your skills in secure-by-design technology, cross-technology integrations, and hands-on security tooling management, and enable us to continue safeguarding the world’s FX infrastructure.
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