Payment Network Risk Architect

Post Date

May 28, 2025

Location

Tampa,
Florida

ZIP/Postal Code

33607
US
Aug 19, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Architect

Req #

TPA-785049

Pay Rate

$54 - $68 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Payment Network Risk Technology Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient technology solutions across our global payment infrastructure. This role will focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating technology and operational risks associated with payment networks, including real-time payments, card schemes, ACH, and cross-border systems. The architect will collaborate with cybersecurity, risk management, and engineering teams to embed robust controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high availability and integrity of critical payment services. The ideal candidate has deep experience in payment systems architecture, risk modeling, and security frameworks, and can translate complex risk requirements into actionable technology strategies.

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Required Skills & Experience

deep experience in payment systems architecture, risk modeling, and security frameworks
ability to translate complex risk requirements into actionable technology strategies
Payment network protocols: SWIFT, ISO 20022, SEPA, ACH, Fedwire, RTP, CHIPS
Card network integration: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, UnionPay
Real-time and cross-border payment systems
Settlement and clearing systems architecture
Enterprise and solution architecture frameworks: TOGAF, Zachman
Designing high-availability, fault-tolerant systems
Microservices architecture and API-based integration
Event-driven and message-based architectures (e.g., Kafka, MQ)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

AWS

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.