Lead IT Security Architect SailPoint REMOTE any US based location in CST or EST zones

Washington National Insurance Company; Carmel (IN); Remote; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus or incentive

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

CNO Financial Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead IT SailPoint Security Architect to shape security architecture and defend enterprise information systems. This role will drive adoption of SailPoint ISC, govern access controls, and collaborate with IT and business teams to align with security strategy.

Must have 10+ years in IT with 3+ years as a security architect, strong IAM/Iga knowledge, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Remote-friendly within US hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT/security.
• 10+ years IT experience with 3+ years as security architect.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of IAM/Iga and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience designing access governance and identity lifecycle solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and implementation of SailPoint ISC platform.
• Maintain SoD governance with business, Audit, and apps teams.
• Create security architecture standards for new tech adoption.
• Identify security risks and define requirements for IT projects.
• Define information security strategy with IT leadership.
• Develop dashboards to report information security risk to senior leadership.
• Assess security software/hardware and integration needs.
• Perform third-party security risk assessments, including cloud providers.
• Support SOX, PCI, and HIPAA/HITECH compliance.

Skills

IGA knowledge

IAM knowledge

Zero Trust

Security architecture

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

SailPoint ISC

Active Directory/Entra ID

LDAP

ServiceNow

Cloud/SaaS platforms

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.

Carmel, IN

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

CNO Financial Group’s IT Team is hiring a Lead IT SailPoint 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

• Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) platform.
• 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 Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Ten years of progressive IT experience and three 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.
• Strong understanding of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Zero Trust security principles.
• Experience designing access governance, certification, role management, and identity lifecycle management solutions.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Experience)

• CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, or related security certifications. Experience integrating SailPoint with: Active Directory/Azure AD (Entra ID) LDAP directories ServiceNow Cloud platforms and SaaS applications Strong knowledge of identity governance and security frameworks, including NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA/HITECH.

Benefits

• 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 productive. This position may work fully remote from any US-based location, provided they are able to work Central or Eastern Time hours. 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.

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.