Lead Security Architect

For our client, we are seeking a Lead Security Architect to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will shape application security architecture across business segments, helping ensure secure-by-design practices are embedded early and consistently throughout the development lifecycle. The Lead Security Architect will serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders, translating business strategy into practical security requirements and guiding decisions that reduce risk. The ideal candidate will influence architecture, code remediation, and process automation to strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $142,300 – $195,700 annually

Responsibilities

• Perform application security assessments and integrate secure design patterns into the SDLC
• Evaluate business strategies to determine security architecture requirements
• Advise on solutions that address security risks across business segments
• Analyze variable factors to determine the best course of action
• Serve as a single point of contact for business segments and build strong working relationships
• Communicate secure development principles to relevant stakeholders
• Enhance security designs to minimize post-development vulnerabilities
• Influence remediation of security deficiencies in both design and code
• Standardize and automate applicable security processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years focused on security architecture
• Proven experience in threat modeling and application security assessments
• Experience integrating security controls into modern SDLC and DevSecOps environments
• Experience conducting architecture and design reviews for enterprise applications
• Ability to remediate security vulnerabilities and advise on secure design practices
• Familiarity with securing APIs, web applications, and cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off, including personal holidays and parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance and additional wellness opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.