Security Architect

Vhi; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension

Health insurance

Income protection

Hybrid working model

Ongoing training

Onsite restaurant

Sports and social club

Job summary

Vhi is seeking a Security Architect for a full-time permanent position based in Dublin. The role involves designing secure solutions, performing risk assessments, and providing security architecture support.

The successful candidate will work closely with IT to implement security architectures and support governance throughout project lifecycles. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in IT Security architecture and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in IT Security architecture or similar domain.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity frameworks, including ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.
• Proven ability to design IT Security architectures for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate IT systems against security requirements.
• Work closely with IT stakeholders to address security requirements in project lifecycles.
• Define and maintain enterprise and application security controls.

Skills

IT Security Architecture

Risk Assessment

Cybersecurity Frameworks

Cloud Architecture

Stakeholder Communication

Technical Incident Management

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science

Industry Security Certifications

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Role Title: Security Architect

Location: Abbey Street, Dublin 1

Contract: Permanent

Vhi currently has a full time permanent for the position of Security Architect based in Dublin.

The IT Security Architect is responsible for designing secure solutions, performing risk assessments and security architecture support, project security governance and guidance to IT for production platforms, new system implementations and system change initiatives. The person will be responsible for participating in the creation of an end-to-end approach to the reduction of risk across the systems environment, threat modelling and will be a key stakeholder in defining and implementing security architectures and designs through consultation with IT operations and project teams.

About Us

At Vhi, we’re more than Ireland’s leading health insurer—we’re a team dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences and shaping the future of healthcare. For over 65 years, we’ve been trusted by over 1.2 million members to deliver innovative solutions that make healthcare accessible and customer focused. We invest in our people through continuous learning, career development, and a culture that values collaboration and growth. If you’re passionate about helping customers and want to work in an environment where your contribution truly matters, Vhi is the place for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Pension
• Health insurance for you and your family
• Income protection in the event of illness
• Hybrid working model
• Ongoing training and development
• Onsite restaurant
• Sports and social club

What Will You Do

• Conduct risk assessments and evaluation of IT systems and their ability to meet system and security requirements, recommending mitigating controls for identified limitations and risks.
• Work closely with IT stakeholders to ensure security requirements are effectively addressed in all phases of project lifecycles.
• Review and contribute to the definition of functional and non-functional business requirements and translate these into clearly articulated architectural requirements in the context of the required solution.
• Evaluate IT security risks and controls including leveraging industry standards and practices for designing the future state solutions.
• Participate in defining and maintenance of enterprise and application security controls, and standards for production systems.
• Assisting in identifying and assessing risk as part of the overall IT Risk Management process.
• Evaluate and select various technologies for suitable inclusion in IT solution designs.
• Develop proposals and business cases for enhancement of IT solution architectures.
• Participates in the discovery, documentation and refinement of business requirements to ensure alignment with technically viable solution designs.
• Participates in technical incident management and troubleshooting as needed.
• Define minimum security baselines for cloud technologies and implement controls to ensure these are enforced.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in IT Security architecture or similar domain.
• Demonstrated experience implementing cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001 for structured ISMS governance, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI DSS for protecting payment card data, and CIS Controls for implementing practical security safeguards.
• Proven experience based on ability to design and develop IT Security architectures for complex multi-component systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing conceptual, logical and physical IT security architecture deliverables.
• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Information Security or equivalent experience.
• CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC or other industry security certifications highly beneficial.
• Extensive experience with cloud native services, cloud architecture (AWS & Azure) and secure integration with external systems and on-premise resources.
• Deep understanding of the role of IT Security in IT risk management and controls.
• Deep understanding of the role of IT Security software engineering and application development methodologies in a complex multi-project environment.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving IT landscape and keep pace with latest thinking and new security technologies with a passion for technology and IT security.
• Capable of evaluating alternative solutions, providing informed recommendations, and influencing decisions to drive risk reduction.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals within both the technical community and senior leadership.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas in a simple way to non-specialist audiences.
• Solid people management skills – building relationships, providing direction and building a positive working environment.
• Strong stakeholder focus – able to meet the demands of internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated alignment to Vhi values.

Sustainability

At Vhi, we believe that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. That’s why we’re on a journey towards an integrated model of healthcare that puts people and the planet at its heart.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility

At Vhi, we are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, neurodivergence, or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation, please contact [e-mail], and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch via email. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially within the recruitment team and used solely for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations during the application and recruitment process.

Vhi is an equal opportunities employer