Principal Information Security Architect - Healthcare Technology
Location: Fully Remote
Industry: Healthcare / Health Services
Job Category: Healthcare IT
Job Summary
The Principal Information Security Architect - Healthcare Technology serves as a senior security architect and technology analyst, specializing in healthcare delivery systems and IoT. This role is responsible for integrating business needs, regulatory requirements, security considerations, and emerging technologies into system architecture and design. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, technical leaders, and executive stakeholders to drive innovation and enhance security frameworks.
Essential Responsibilities
Develop scalable, secure system architectures and APIs that align with business objectives and industry best practices.
Provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies, risk management, and architectural solutions to senior leadership.
Influence enterprise solutions by defining and maintaining platform strategies, design patterns, and security frameworks.
Partner with engineering teams to provide ongoing architectural mentorship and ensure successful product implementation.
Establish strong relationships with key technical and business stakeholders to drive standardization and best practices.
Analyze current and future technology landscapes, synthesizing insights to support business-driven security solutions.
Advocate for and implement security best practices across cloud and on-premise environments to support high scalability, reliability, and compliance.
Provide consultative support on architecture strategy, risk assessment, and innovation-driven initiatives.
Mentor and guide technical teams on security and architecture principles.
Promote a culture of innovation, security, and continuous improvement.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements
Required:
10+ years of experience in Information Security.
4+ years of experience as an Information Security Architect with expertise in security domains such as Zero Trust, Data Protection, Identity & Access Management, and Threat Management.
3+ years of experience with data management, distributed processing, high availability systems, and machine learning applications.
Preferred:
3+ years of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, including evaluation and integration.
3+ years of experience leading technical teams.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong technical expertise across cloud and on-premise environments, architectures, and APIs.
Proven ability to drive enterprise security programs and product strategies at scale.
Sound judgment in analyzing cyber risks and developing risk-appropriate solutions.
Education Requirements
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Certifications (Preferred but Not Required)
The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Additional Details
Work Type: Remote
Travel Requirement: 0% - 25%
Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 (Base Salary)
Benefits: Full-time benefits package available
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Bonus & Commission: Not applicable
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This company is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.
Candidates must comply with data security policies, including adherence to industry regulations such as HIPAA.
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No