Security Architecture Lead

RWJBarnabas Health

Short Hills (NJ)

On-site

USD 121,000 - 158,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Security Architecture Lead to craft and govern the enterprise application and data architecture strategy. The role drives alignment with business goals, enforces standards, and guides secure, scalable solutions across the organization.

You will mentor architects, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance while leading modernization efforts in a large health system.

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Preferred: TOGAF or Cloud data Certifications (TOGAF 9.x mentioned).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the enterprise application and data architecture strategy.
Establish and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices.
Participate in architecture governance processes to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and goals.
Design and oversee implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
Provide guidance and oversight for development and integration of applications and data systems.

Skills

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Dependability

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Learning

Listening

Problem solving

Resilience

Strategic Thinking

Executive Presence

Visionary Leadership

Influence & Collaboration

Technical Expertise

Innovation Mindset

Risk Management

Business Acumen

Change Agent

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Security Architecture Lead

Req #: 0000262508

Category: Information Technology and Systems / Clinical Informatics

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: IT S Enterprise Architecture

Pay Range: $121,400.00 - $157,900.00 per year

Location: 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Job Title: Security Architecture Lead

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: IT S Enterprise Architecture

Req #: 0000262508

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $121,400.00 - $157,900.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Enterprise Architect in the Application and Data Architecture will report to the VP Enterprise Architecture and work closely with the Enterprise Architects

The role will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure application and data architectures

The architect will ensure the applications and data strategy aligns with the business objectives, enhancing efficiency and driving growth

This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure that our technology solutions align with business objectives and industry best practices

You may be a fit for this role if you have:

Adaptability/flexibility: demonstrating flexibility with respect to changing end-user business needs
Critical thinking: the ability and willingness to see things in an open-minded way and examine an idea or concept from as many angles as possible
Dependability: the ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure that they are completed in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Initiative: the ability and willingness to recognize assignments or tasks that need to be completed, to seek out additional assignments or tasks, and to help others
Interpersonal skills: the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely with project leadership and subject matter experts; the ability to gain trust and establish effective relationships with Epic counterparts
Learning: the ability and willingness to learn new software and systems
Listening: listening attentively to ensure that the intended message has been accurately received, holding responses until the person has finished making their point, and repeating information to ensure accuracy
Problem solving seeking, logically examining, and interpreting information from different sources to determine a problem's cause and developing a course of action to resolve the problem and to prevent its recurrence
Resilience: the ability to persevere in difficult situations, overcome obstacles, and reach high levels of performance when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technology architecture with long-term business objectives
Executive Presence: Communicates complex technology strategies effectively to leadership
Visionary Leadership: Inspires teams with a clear architectural vision and roadmap
Influence & Collaboration: Builds strong relationships across business and technology functions
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud platforms, and integration patterns
Innovation Mindset: Passion for leveraging emerging technologies to create competitive advantage
Risk Management: Skilled in identifying and mitigating technology and operational risks
Business Acumen: Strong grasp of financial implications of technology decisions
Change Agent: Drives organizational transformation and foster a culture of agility and innovation
Mentorship: Develops and empowers architecture and engineering talent

A typical day as a Security Architecture Lead:

Develop and maintain the enterprise application and data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT strategy
Establish and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices
Participate in architecture governance processes to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and strategic goals
Design and oversee the implementation of application and data solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and cost-effective
Provide guidance and oversight for the development and integration of applications and data systems
Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with Digital solutions anate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the enterprise architecture
Expertise in Cloud technologies, Microservices architecture, Data warehouse house architecture, APIs, DevSecOps & Agile methodologies
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations
Lead and mentor a team of architects and developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Strong understanding of systems, application and database architectures of distributed, highly available systems and networking design and architectures

To be considered for this role, you must have:

Preferred: Master's degree is preferred Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Preferred: 10 year proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, with a focus on application and data architecture. Minimum: 5 year proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, with a focus on application and data architecture. Licenses and Certifications: Preferred: TOGAF 9.x, Cloud data Certifications

Interested in learning more about our IT&S team? Check out this video from our leadership team! https://vimeo.com/1038366426/2f1c2a76a5?ts=0&share=copy

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.