Security Architecture Lead

RWJBarnabas Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Security Architecture Lead to shape and govern the enterprise application and data architecture. You will drive alignment with business goals, set architecture standards, and guide secure, scalable solutions across IT.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust designs and cost-efficient execution. The role focuses on cloud, microservices, data warehousing, APIs, and DevSecOps within an agile environment, with leadership responsibility and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years proven experience as an Enterprise Architect focusing on applications and data architecture.
• TOGAF 9.x, Cloud data certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 that are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Lead and mentor a team of architects and developers to foster continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Cloud platforms

Problem solving

Executive Presence

Mentorship

Influence & Collaboration

Change Agent

Risk Management

Interpersonal skills

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cloud technologies

Microservices architecture

APIs

DevSecOps

Agile methodologies

Job description

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 fosters a culture of agility and innovation
• Mentorship: Develops and empowers architecture and engineering talent

A typical day as aSecurity 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:

• 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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