Information Security Architect — Remote Opportunity

Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc; Town of De Witt (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CDPHP is seeking an Information Security Architect to help develop and execute our information security risk management strategy and IT security framework. You will act as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership, guiding secure, cost-effective designs across applications and infrastructure.

The role involves leading security standards adoption, risk-based assessments of solutions and vendors, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Five years in an Information Technology Security role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or relevant field (or six years of additional experience in lieu of degree).
• Experience with identity and access management, AD/LDAP, MFA, encryption, and security event management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security architecture principles and standards.
• Lead risk management strategy with stakeholders across business and IT.
• Provide security consultation for projects and initiatives.
• Mentor department staff on security architecture and best practices.
• Collaborate across divisions to ensure risk is managed and aligned with business goals.
• Develop templates and processes for managing information security risks.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Security architecture

Risk management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information technology

Tools

Identity and access management

AD/LDAP

Multi-factor authentication

Firewall architecture

Cloud security controls

Data loss prevention

IDS/IPS

PKI

SSH scripting / programming (Java, C++, C)

Job description

CDPHP is seeking an Information Security Architect to help develop and execute our information security risk management strategy and IT security framework. You will act as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership, guiding secure, cost-effective designs across applications and infrastructure.

The role involves leading security standards adoption, risk-based assessments of solutions and vendors, and mentoring staff.