Director of Security Architecture & Strategy

Cardinal Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Director of Security Architecture to establish and lead the security architecture strategy, standards, and design practices across the organization. You will partner with leadership to embed security into development lifecycles, guide technology investments, and ensure architecture decisions balance security with business needs.

The role demands deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, architecture reviews, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, or information security, with a focus on enterprise architecture and solution design preferred
• Deep expertise in security architecture frameworks, secure design principles, and enterprise technology environments
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements
• Experience leading architecture reviews, defining standards, and guiding secure solution development
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence technical and business stakeholders
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a leadership role overseeing security architecture or engineering teams
• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., aviation, financial services, healthcare, or government)
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field) preferred
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, or TOGAF
• Experience with cloud security architecture, DevSecOps, and modern application development practices

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
• Manages an organizational budget
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
• Assists in the development of functional strategy
• Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
• Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
• Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security Architecture

Information Security

Enterprise Architecture

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Cloud Security

DevSecOps

Modern App Dev

Certifications

Regulated Industries

Advanced Degree

Qualifications

Security Frameworks

Education

Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field) preferred

Tools

Cloud security tooling

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Director of Security Architecture to establish and lead the security architecture strategy, standards, and design practices across the organization. You will partner with leadership to embed security into development lifecycles, guide technology investments, and ensure architecture decisions balance security with business needs.

The role demands deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, architecture reviews, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus