Head of Security Architecture & Strategy

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. seeks an experienced Director of Security Architecture to establish and lead the security architecture strategy, standards, and design practices across the organization.

You will align security architecture with business priorities and enterprise risk objectives, guiding investments and embedding security into the development lifecycle from inception through deployment. You will oversee governance, standards, and reviews, while collaborating with cybersecurity, enterprise,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity or security architecture with emphasis on enterprise design.
• Expertise in security architecture frameworks and secure design principles.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading architecture reviews and setting standards.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise security architecture strategy aligned with cybersecurity, risk management, and business objectives.
• Governance for secure design, technology selection, and solution deployment across the organization.
• Define target-state architecture and long-term roadmap with stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on priorities, risks, and investments.
• Embed security into the development lifecycle and advise on design/engineering decisions.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Security architecture

Enterprise architecture

Regulatory frameworks

Architecture reviews

Leadership & collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MBA or MS in Cybersecurity / related field

CISSP / CCSP / SABSA / TOGAF

Job description

Cardinal Health, Inc. seeks an experienced Director of Security Architecture to establish and lead the security architecture strategy, standards, and design practices across the organization.

You will align security architecture with business priorities and enterprise risk objectives, guiding investments and embedding security into the development lifecycle from inception through deployment. You will oversee governance, standards, and reviews, while collaborating with cybersecurity, enterprise,