Cloud Security Architect

CAQH; District of Columbia; Remote; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to safeguard its digital infrastructure and data assets. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing robust cloud security solutions, ensuring protection against cyber threats. As part of the information security team, you will guide enterprise teams on cloud security best practices in Azure. The position offers the opportunity to work remotely while making a significant impact on the security posture of the organization. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration in transforming healthcare through technology.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Assistance

401k Plan

Remote Work Flexibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with a focus on Information Security.
• Expertise in cloud-based misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
• Experience with Azure security fundamentals and Entra ID.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain security architecture across cloud infrastructure.
• Identify security gaps and lead remediation efforts.
• Automate security policies using scripting languages.

Skills

Azure

Cloud Security Technologies

DevSecOps

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Zero Trust Architecture

Data Loss Prevention

SASE Solutions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Cloud Security Certifications (CISSP or CCSP)

Tools

Bicep

Terraform

ARM

Snowflake

Zscaler

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• The Cloud security architect will play a critical role in ensuring the security of CAQH’s digital infrastructure, applications, and data assets. This individual will lead efforts to design, implement and maintain robust, cloud-based security solutions that protect CAQH from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• As a member of the information security team, the Cloud Security Architect will play a key leadership role in the InfoSec function of security architecture and provide guidance to other enterprise teams for all cloud security related matters in Azure.
  
  

Position Summary

• The Cloud security architect will play a critical role in ensuring the security of CAQH’s digital infrastructure, applications, and data assets. This individual will lead efforts to design, implement and maintain robust, cloud-based security solutions that protect CAQH from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• As a member of the information security team, the Cloud Security Architect will play a key leadership role in the InfoSec function of security architecture and provide guidance to other enterprise teams for all cloud security related matters in Azure.
  
  

This is a full-time, exempt, remote position.

Base Salary Range: $180,000 - $200,000

Specific Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust security architecture across CAQH's cloud infrastructure in Azure.
• Identify security gaps, define security standards, and lead the remediation of security risks to deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure configurations including network segmentation, access controls, and account architecture
• Develop, implement, and socialize technical patterns, standards and guidance for cloud infrastructure and applications
• Monitor cloud security posture and conduct regular security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation efforts
• Automate security policies and workflows using scripting languages and cloud native security tools to improve efficiency and scalability
• Assist with incident response activities for cloud-related security incidents, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-mortem analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, DevOps, Technology, Legal and Compliance) to integrate security practices into cloud deployments.
  
  

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure and emerging cloud security technologies.
• Expert level knowledge of cloud-based misconfigurations, attack paths, vulnerabilities, and data risks
• Extensive knowledge and experience with DevSecOps in an Azure environment and securing CI/CD Pipelines
• Azure focused Infrastructure as Code (IaC) proficiency with experience deploying secure infrastructure (Bicep/Terraform/ARM)
• Strong Azure security fundamentals and with experience administering Entra ID tenants and all associated objects and resources
• Azure VNet experience – Understanding of Azure native NGSs, firewalls, and VPNs
• Hands-on experience implementing CNAPP solutions (including CSPM, DSPM, CIEM, IaC, Container and dependency security)
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing security controls, policies, and procedures for cloud infrastructure and sensitive data
• In-depth understanding and experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in the cloud
• Strong familiarity with Snowflake and related security concepts including data encryption and masking, auditing and monitoring, RBAC and leveraging least privilege principles.
• Prior experience implementing and monitoring data loss prevention solutions in a cloud environment
• Experience with implementing and utilizing SASE solutions like Zscaler to secure remote access
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.
  
  

Experience

• 10+ Years of overall IT Experience with a major emphasis on Information Security.
• 3+ Years of experience building and integrating systems within cloud providers.
• Strong knowledge of cloud providers (Azure).
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, HITRUST).
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Cloud Security Certifications, CISSP or CCSP certifications preferred.
  
  

Who We Are

Named one Modern Healthcare’s “Best Places to Work,” CAQH has helped nearly 1,000 health plans, 2+ million providers, government entities and vendors connect, exchange information and operate more efficiently. CAQH technology-enabled solutions and its Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CORE) bring the healthcare industry together to make sharing business information more automated, predictable, and consistent. CAQH Insights researches opportunities to reduce the burden of manual processes in healthcare administration.

What You Get

CAQH recognizes that its most important asset is its growing team of smart, creative, collaborative, forward-thinking and passionate professionals – and that a comprehensive employee benefits package is an important factor for them in choosing where to work. CAQH offers competitive compensation along with an extensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, tuition assistance and a 401k. We offer full-time remote work to all staff from any location and maintain a physical office in downtown Washington, DC.

At CAQH, we are proud of our active commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Our DEI committee works diligently to foster an inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and empowered. We embrace diverse perspectives and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone to thrive. Join us in our mission to transform healthcare through innovative technology solutions while making a positive impact on the lives of diverse communities.

CAQH is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, source of income, place of residence, or any other characteristic protected by law. CAQH will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Applicants have rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you are interested in applying for employment with CAQH and need an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact CAQH Human Resources at 202-517-0436.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Software Development

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