Lead Platform Security Architect (Network Security) Blue Cross Blue Shield · Chicago, IL +1 more

QuickCruit; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

QuickCruit is seeking a seasoned Security Architect to design and implement robust security solutions across on-prem and cloud environments. You will lead design efforts, collaborate with executives and IT, and translate strategic goals into concrete secure-by-design requirements.

The role emphasizes AWS and Palo Alto expertise to modernize cloud security, enforce Zero Trust principles, and guide enterprise-wide security programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of security architecture or related experience.
• Experience with AWS and Palo Alto networks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and integration of security monitors and defensive capabilities.
• Translate executive vision into secure-by-design requirements for technology and processes.
• Develop security policies, architectures, and technical specifications using best practices.
• Act as the security architecture voice for strategic initiatives and adoption programs.

Skills

Security Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Security

AWS

Palo Alto

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description Summary:Responsible for designing and implementing security solutions to protect an organization's systems and data. Assess security risks, develop security strategies, and ensure that security measures are integrated into all aspects of the organization's IT infrastructure. Additionally, provide guidance and leadership to security teams, conduct security audits, and stay up to date on the latest security threats and technologies.In this specific role, the ideal candidate will have deep AWS and Palo Alto expertise who can establish secure-by-design network architectures, drive cloud security modernization, implement Zero Trust principles, and provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide network security programs.### Responsibilities* Security Design and Integration: Lead the design, delivery, and integration of security monitors, defenses, and foundational capabilities to ensure robust and reliable security for both information systems and cloud platforms.* Collaboration and Vision Translation: Partner with executive teams, IT, security, and other stakeholders to understand and translate the broader vision into secure by design technological and process requirements.* Policy and Architecture Development: Design, develop, and implement security policies, architectures, and technical specifications, leveraging industry best practices to support technology applications and recommend future investments.* Strategic Initiatives and Adoption: Serve as the voice of security architecture for strategic initiatives and adoption programs, ensuring secure and reliable product adoption.* Agile Security Delivery: Work collaboratively to architect and deliver agile, secure by design solutions throughout the product aInd program lifecycle.### The posting range for this position is173,400.00 - 251,400.00### Qualifications* Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience* Required 10+ Years relevant technical and business experience working in roles, such as: Security Architect, Enterprise Architect, Solution Architecture