Sr InfoSec Architect

Molina Healthcare; Long Beach (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of security measures across cloud and network environments. This role involves conducting security assessments, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Azure cloud security and network technologies, alongside strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Join this innovative firm to influence enterprise-wide security strategies and work with cutting-edge technologies in a remote environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years in security architecture, cloud security, or network security.
• Deep expertise in Azure cloud security and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design and enforce security controls for applications and infrastructure.
• Perform security assessments for network changes and cloud onboarding.

Skills

Azure Cloud Security

Network Security

Security Assessments

Identity & Access Management

Programming/Scripting (Java, Python, etc.)

Container Security

Security Frameworks Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

EDR

CSPM

Terraform

Job description

Job Summary

TheSenior Security Architectwill be a key leader in designing, evaluating, and enforcing security controls across our enterprise cloud and network environments. This role will focus onsecurity reviews, network change assessments, cloud security architecture, and policy development, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology and security, along with a deep expertise inAzure cloud security, network security technologies, and reviewing cloud-based platforms and integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

Security & Network Change Reviews:

• Performsecurity assessmentsfor network changes, including:
  • Azure NSG, Firewall, and micro-segmentation technologies
  • Cloud resource firewalls (Azure, OCI, etc.)
  • SD-WAN and network integrations
  • Acquisitions and new site builds
• Review and approvesecurity tool configurations(SIEM, SASE, EDR, CSPM, etc.)
• Assesscloud service onboarding(SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) for security risks
• Evaluateinternal application & cloud deploymentsfor security compliance

Security Architecture & Design:

• Define security requirements forcloud (Azure and M365) and hybrid environments
• Design and enforcesecurity controlsfor applications, data, and infrastructure
• Reviewthird-party integrationsfor security risks
• Collaborate withEnterprise Architecture, DevOps, and Engineeringteams to embed security into design
• Assess security risks in AI/ML models, LLMs, and generative AI deployments.
• Implement security controls for Microsoft 365(M365) environments, including:
  • Microsoft Defender, Purview, DLP, Conditional Access
  • Email security, SharePoint, and Teams security configurations.
• Ensure secure integration between services (e.g., Azure OpenAI) and enterprise data.
• Review third party integrations (API, data pipelines) for exposure points.
• Evaluate container service onboardingfor legacy systems migrating to containers, as well as native deployments.
• Design compensating controls for legacy systems with unaddressed gaps.
• Perform security gap analysis & risk mitigation
  • Identity security vulnerabilities in cloud (Azure), network, AI/ML deployments, M365 environments, and new implementations.
  • Develop actionable recommendations to address gaps.

Policy & Standards Development:

• Update and maintaincloud security policies, standards, and baselines
• Ensure compliance withindustry frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, etc.) standards (PCI DSS) and regulations (HIPAA/HITECH, various state regulations, etc.)
• AdviseLegal, Procurement, and Risk teamson security requirements for vendor contracts

Collaboration & Advisory:

• Work with cross-functional teams toalign security with business goals
• Providesecurity guidancefor all of Molina’s technologies
• Mentor junior security team members

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
• 6+ yearsinsecurity architecture, cloud security, or network security
• Deep expertise in Azure cloud security(OCI/GCP is a plus)
• Deep understanding of containerization.
• Experience with:
  • Firewalls, NSGs, SD-WAN, micro-segmentation
  • Cloud security posture management (CSPM)
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust
  • Microsoft 365 (M365) security expertise(Defender, Purview, DLP, Conditional Access)
  • Container security and migrations(Kubernetes, runtime security, legacy to cloud-native)
• Strong knowledge ofsecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, etc.), standards (PCI DSS) and regulations (HIPAA/HITECH)
• Experience reviewingsecurity tools (SIEM, EDR, DLP, etc.)
• Proficient in at least one programming or scripting language such as Java, Python, .NET, JavaScript, or C++
• Experience in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash

Preferred Qualifications:

• AI/ML security experience (securing LLMs, generative AI, model governance)
• Databricks security experience(Unity Catalog, access controls, encryption)
• Certifications such as:
  • Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
  • CISSP, CCSP, or SABSA
• Experience withDevSecOps & Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep)

Soft Skills & Work Style:

• Strongcommunication & stakeholder collaboration
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to work independently, fast paced, and adhere to documented process and SLA’s. Must be able to properly manage time.
• Stay current with changing security technologies
• Ability totranslate technical risks to business leaders
• Collaborative mindset– works well with engineering, legal, and architecture teams

Why Join Us?

• Influenceenterprise-wide security strategy
• Work withcutting-edge cloud & data security technologies
• Remote work environment.

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.