Job Description
Company Description
Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and engineers in 2016, Pismo is a technology company that provides a comprehensive processing platform for banking, card issuing and financial market infrastructure and helps customers innovate and build the next generation of banking and payment solutions. Pismo joined Visa in 2024.
Leveraging Visa’s solutions, our core platform, and an expanding suite of capabilities, Pismo addresses the technological challenges that large banks, marketplaces, and fintech companies face in migrating from legacy systems to more advanced technology in the market. Pismo’s cloud-based platform empowers firms to build and launch financial products rapidly, scaling as they grow to have a broader audience while keeping high security and availability standards.
Pismo’s 500+ employees are located in more than 10 countries around the world.
Job Description
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Architect to join our organization’s security architecture team in a dynamic hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in architecting and securing cloud-based infrastructures, with a strong command of AWS services, and hands-on proficiency with Wiz, Aqua, and Okta platforms. AWS certifications are highly advantageous for this role, demonstrating advanced understanding and commitment to cloud security excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement robust security architectures within AWS environments, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Deploy and manage cloud security tools, especially leveraging Wiz and Aqua, to protect workloads across diverse AWS landscapes.
Architect and optimise identity and access management solutions using Okta, ensuring secure authentication, authorisation, and user lifecycle management within AWS.
Perform detailed risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend actionable mitigation strategies for AWS platforms.
Develop, enforce, and regularly update security policies, standards, and best practices tailored to AWS environments.
Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and application teams to embed security throughout the entire AWS development lifecycle.
Lead incident response efforts, providing expert guidance for security investigations and recovery within AWS.
Continuously monitor AWS threats, emerging technologies, and compliance requirements to ensure proactive security improvements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
Extensive experience in AWS security architecture and cloud security operations.
Demonstrated expertise with Wiz and Aqua Security for cloud and container protection.
Advanced skills in Okta for identity and access management integration with AWS.
Professional AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or similar are highly beneficial.
Solid grasp of container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and cloud security best practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proven ability to mentor junior staff and lead technical initiatives.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Additional Information
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 145,300.00 to 232,700.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.
