IT Cloud Security Architect

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Iselin (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a seasoned Cloud Security Architect to design, build, and optimize secure cloud networks across the enterprise.

You will partner with Enterprise Architects, Infrastructure, Applications and Development teams to understand the technology stack and deliver risk-based solutions. Strong communication and leadership are essential as you mentor teams and guide remediation strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of overall cybersecurity experience, including time spent as an enterprise Cloud Security Architect or similar role.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree plus relevant experience acceptable.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security concepts across SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.
• Broad knowledge of security products, tools, and industry trends.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and architecture, including security for routers, switches, firewalls, gateways.
• Understanding of malware, emerging threats, attacks, and vulnerability management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, upgrade and continuously improve cloud networks and cloud-based systems across the Hackensack Meridian Health network.
• Operate secure cloud infrastructure and partner with Enterprise Architects, Infrastructure, Applications and Development Teams.
• Conduct threat modeling and identify attack vectors; mentor other teams on remediation.
• Document and prioritize risks; advise IT and business owners on mitigation options.
• Perform architecture reviews and provide risk-based guidance to stakeholders; support incident management.

Skills

Cloud security concepts

Networking concepts

Security products/tools

Threat modeling

Communication skills

Office/Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree considered

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Cloud Security Architect builds, maintains, upgrades and continuously improves cloud networks and cloud-based systems across the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network. Responsible for the operations of secure cloud infrastructure, platforms, and software. Partners with Enterprise Architects, Infrastructure, Application and Development Teams to develop a deep technical understanding of HMH's technology ecosystem. Will conduct threat modeling, develop negative use cases / abuse cases, identify weak points, constraints, trust assumptions, and other potential attack vectors. They will document and prioritize these while partnering with other technical teams as a mentor and trusted advisor on remediation coursework. Also conduct architecture reviews, threat modeling, identify risks and advise Information Technology (IT), business owners and technical teams on options to mitigate the risk.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but would consider Associate's degree plus experience outlined below.
• Minimum of 10+ years of overall cybersecurity experience, including time spent as an enterprise Cloud Security Architect or another similar role that builds and supports secure cloud environments for a large enterprise
• Strong knowledge of cloud security concepts with SaaS, PaaS and IaaS platforms and the architectural knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Wide breadth of knowledge across security products, tools, and industry trends; ability to create solutions using a pragmatic, risk-based approach.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and architecture, including security considerations associated with networking hardware like routers, switches, firewalls, gateways, etc.
• Understanding of malware, emerging threats, attacks, and vulnerability management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies with SaaS, PaaS and IaaS platforms and the architectural knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Strong deductive reasoning, critical thinking, problem solving, and prioritization skills.
• Experience assisting the development and maintenance of tools, procedure, and documentation.
• Track record of effective project management and project delivery.
• Strong service mentality including the resolution of stakeholder escalations and incident management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to develop detailed process and procedure documentation.
• Ability to present complex solutions and methods to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong team player who collaborates well with others to solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• At least one of the following professional security certifications at hire or must obtain within one (1) year of hire: GIAC certifications, OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner), Cloud Security Alliance: Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), or comparable.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Cloud Engineering or Security certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified, Google Associate Cloud Engineer, etc.).