About The Position

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. 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 Azure Architecture, 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or similar are highly beneficial.
  • 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

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.

Benefits

  • 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.
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