Lead Security Architect

Humana Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Lead Security Architect to design enterprise-scale security solutions and align security architecture with business priorities.

You will partner with EIP and business leaders to assess threats, identify gaps, and craft forward-looking security designs for Humana's systems. You will lead vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and security assessments across enterprise infrastructure, APIs, cloud workloads, and DevSecOps initiatives, influencing stakeholders and driving

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years in security architecture.
• Experience performing threat modeling and application security assessments.
• Experience integrating security controls into modern SDLC/DevSecOps environments.
• Experience securing APIs, web applications, and cloud workloads.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments, threat modeling, and product security reviews.
• Lead security architecture design and secure development practices.
• Collaborate with EIP and business leaders to mitigate threats.
• Automate and standardize security processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Threat modeling

DevSecOps

Security architecture

API security

Cloud security

Stakeholder communication

Security leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Master's degree in IT/CS (preferred)

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

## Lead Security ArchitectApply: Remote Nationwide: Remote Oklahoma: Remote Kentucky: Remote New York: Remote Illinois: Full time: Posted Today: R-428757# **Become a part of our caring community**Do you thrive on designing secure, enterprise-scale solutions that protect critical systems, data, and networks? As a Lead Security Architect in Humana, you will play a key role in shaping the security blueprint for the organization by aligning security architecture and infrastructure with enterprise business and technology priorities. In this role, you will partner with EIP and business leaders to assess emerging threats, identify architectural gaps, and design forward-looking security solutions that strengthen Humana's overall security posture. You will also lead security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and product security reviews while helping develop innovative testing approaches and mitigation strategies for evolving risks. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence enterprise architecture, guide secure technology design, and help protect the business through strategic, modern security architecture.The Lead Security Architect engages with relevant EIP stakeholders to identify current and emerging security threats and works to design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge. Additionally, the role actively works to identify gaps within existing EIP reference architecture and designs updates to impacted security architecture elements to mitigate emerging threats. Performs and oversees efforts to conduct vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and security assessments of relevant enterprise / EIP infrastructure. Ensures EIP and Humana stakeholder security requirements are necessary to protect Humana's business functions and are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture. The Lead Security Architect role is aligned to a segment (line of business) to proactively discover security issues during solution design and prevent vulnerabilities during development. **Responsibilities for the Lead Security Architect include**:* Perform application security assessments, threat models and enforce design patterns while integrating them into a modern SDLC.* Determine security architecture requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements.* Propose and advise solutions or strategies that address business segment security risks or gaps.* Use independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.* Serve as a single point of contact and develop relationships with business segment (line of business)* Proactively communicate design and secure development principles to appropriate stakeholders* Proactively improve security designs to reduce vulnerabilities found after development of code* Influence stakeholders to correct security deficiencies in the solution design as well as developed code* Provide solutions to security deficiencies while allowing for necessary business and technical functionality* Automation and standardization of all applicable processes # **Use your skills to make an impact****Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in relevant information technology field (Information Technology, Information System Management, Computer Science, etc.)* 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years focused on security architecture.* Experience performing threat modeling and application security assessments.* Experience integrating security controls into modern SDLC and DevSecOps environments.* Experience conducting architecture and design reviews for enterprise applications.* Experience remediating security vulnerabilities and advising engineering teams on secure design practices.* Experience securing APIs, web applications, and cloud-based workloads.* Experience working within Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud environments.* Experience communicating security risks and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.* Experience implementing enterprise security technologies with organization-wide impact.* Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences **Preferred Qualifications*** Master's Degree in relevant information technology field (Information Technology, Information System Management, Computer Science, etc.)* CISSP or CEH or similar certification* Experience in Product or Application Security* Architecture Certification in one of the leading cloud platformsWork at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Pay Range**The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$142,300 - $195,700 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.**Description of Benefits**Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 09-29-2026