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Senior Security Architect

First Hawaiian Bank
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Dec 2025
💰 $146,000/yr($114,000/yr$146,000/yr)

About the role

Join the First Hawaiian Bank ‘ohana, where our culture flourishes with purpose. We prioritize the 3 C’s – Caring, Character and Collaboration – ensuring a workplace that is not only rewarding, but deeply fulfilling. Consistently recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work in Hawaii' for 13 consecutive years, we take pride in our longstanding commitment to both our team and the communities we serve, spanning over 165 years.

Step into a career that offers stability, excitement, and growth. Experience the thrill of a dynamic environment paired with a comprehensive training program. Plus, enjoy the perks of our competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are ready for a career that empowers you to thrive, your journey starts here.

First Hawaiian Bank is currently seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Senior Security Architect to join our Cybersecurity Architecture & Operations Department. This role supports the strategic development and integration of security controls in a hybrid on-premise and cloud environment (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, etc.) managed by the Bank. Supports the Security Architecture & Operations team in the implementation of secure business solutions by working with technical and business unit leads to integrate with the Bank’s on-premise infrastructure and/or cloud technology stack.  Responsible for defining and executing the bank’s strategy for secure cloud services delivery.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this role is: $114,000 - $146,000 per year; commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM (hours may vary)

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an information technology related field or equivalent work experience required. 
  • Preferred Security and Technical Certifications: Cloud security certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure), SSCP, Security+, GSEC, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) and/or other related Cybersecurity certifications.
  • 2 years of experience with AWS; and
  • 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure architecture (cloud, routing, switching, WAN/LAN, virtualization, systems engineering, scripting, etc.); and
  • 5 years of experience in security engineering and security architecting required. 
  • Demonstrated experience engineering and architecting complex IT infrastructure solutions.
  • Proficient with cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Proficient with complex WAN/cloud networks
  • Proficient Linux and Windows Server OS Administration capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives at once.
  • Experience working with Security Devices and Infrastructure to include Security Information Event Management systems, Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Anti-Malware systems, File Integrity systems, DDoS mitigation appliances, and IP Reputation Management.
  • strong technical understanding of current cyber security threats, trends, and mitigations such as malware variants and mitigation techniques.
  • Knowledge of and ability to identify web attack vectors, e.g., SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, session-hijacking.
  • Available to work afterhours (nights/weekends/holidays) as needed

Benefits:  

We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits program for all employees. For more information, Click Here 

We value you! 

At First Hawaiian Bank, we value Fairness, Inclusion, and Opportunity and welcome applications from all eligible candidates. For our full EEO statement, please visit www.fhb.com/careers. Mahalo for choosing First Hawaiian Bank! 

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