Lead IT Security Architect - REMOTE from any EST or CST US-based time zone

CNO Financial Group, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus program

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Mental & Financial Well-Being

Job summary

CNO Financial Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead IT Security Architect to shape enterprise security architecture standards and drive secure adoption of new technology across the IT landscape.

You will lead risk assessments, define policies, and collaborate with IT and business stakeholders. The role requires 10+ years in IT with 3+ years as security architect, strong communication, and knowledge of AI/ML cybersecurity risks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT, with 3+ years as a security architect or related role.
• Ability to partner with IT and business stakeholders and translate technical concepts.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning technologies and related cybersecurity risks.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain access governance and SoD controls across the organization.
• Create security architecture standards for new technology adoption.
• Identify security risks and define design requirements for projects.
• Partner with business and IT leaders to set information security direction.
• Develop dashboards and metrics to inform senior leadership on security posture.
• Assess security product costs and industry trends to guide decisions.
• Identify policy gaps and develop new standards as needed.
• Provide security SME input to technology projects and teams.
• Evaluate security software/hardware and integration with existing architecture.
• Perform third-party security risk assessments, including cloud providers.
• Coordinate third-party information requests about the security program.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, PCI, HIPAA/HITECH requirements.

Skills

Security architecture

IT leadership

Stakeholder communication

AI/ML cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Job Details

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is a leading insurance and financial services company focused on securing the future of middle‑income America. Through brands such as Bankers Life, Colonial Penn and Washington National, CNO delivers life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits to more than 3.3 million policyholders, supported by $38.3 billion in total assets.

With a strong financial foundation, national presence, and a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and people‑first values, CNO offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and impact across its U.S. locations, including its headquarters in Carmel, Indiana.

CNO Financial Group’s IT Team is hiring a Lead IT Security Architect who will impact the development of CNO’s security architecture standards and approach to adopting new technology. The Lead IT Security Architect secures enterprise information by determining security requirements; planning, implementing, and testing security systems; performing security assessments both internal and third party; preparing security standards, policies, and procedures; consulting with IT team members.

Core responsibilities and deliverables** :**

• Enhance and maintain access governance segregation of duties (SoD) process, including working with business, Audit, and application teams to develop and maintain adequate segregation of duties access controls.

• Create security architecture standards for adoption of new technology.

• Identify, quantify, and provide design requirements for security risks as they relate to IT and enterprise projects.

• Partner with business representatives and IT leaders to define information security strategy and direction.

• Develop formal management reporting dashboards aligned to widely accepted standards, including appropriate metrics that inform senior leadership as to the state of information security risk and exposure.

• Understand security product / service cost drivers and industry and business trends impacting the information security program.

• Recognize and identify potential areas where existing security policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion.

• Provide information security subject matter expertise to technology teams and projects.

• Evaluate and recommend security software/hardware and its integration into existing architecture.

• Perform third party security risk assessment, especially cloud service providers.

• Facilitate third party requests for information on CNO’s information security program and policies.

• Ensure that the organization is leveraging the proper technologies to meet SOX, PCI, and HIPAA/HITECH compliance requirements.

What you’ll need (Minimum requirements)****:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience and 3+ years of experience as a security architect or related role.

• The ability to effectively partner with IT and business stakeholders and translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated knowledge of AI and machine learning technologies, including associated cybersecurity risks and governance/regulatory considerations.

What will set you apart (Preferred experience):

• CISSP certification a plus, or other relevant security certifications.

• In depth knowledge of information security practices related to PCI, SOX, HIPAA/HITECH, and OWASP application security.

• Solid understanding of information security standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, etc.)

• Experience implementing security at the application, network and operating system levels.

CNO Financial Group offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Performance-based bonus or sales incentive

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Short-term & long-term disability insurance

• Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Company-paid life insurance

• Mental & Financial Well-Being resources

CNO supports a flexible work environment and encourages Associates to work where they are most productivity. This position may work fully remote from any EST or CST US-based location. All work must be performed within the United States, and occasional travel to corporate offices may be required.

Associates living within 60 miles of a corporate office (Carmel, IN or Chicago, IL) have access to work from that location as needed.

The stated pay range is based on a national-average location. Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills and location. This position is also eligible for CNO’s performance-based annual bonus program.

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Compensation

Pay Range: $130,500.00 - $195,700.00 Annual

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.