Security Architect

New York, NY, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Security Management
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Leadership
  • Security Controls
  • Information Assurance
  • Collaboration
  • Security Engineering
  • COBIT
  • Privacy
  • Security Architecture
  • Software Design
  • HIPAA
  • HITECH
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2005
  • PCI DSS
  • Network Security
  • TCP/IP
  • OSI Model
  • Identity Management
  • Active Directory
  • Multi-factor Authentication
  • PKI
  • Configuration Management
  • Encryption
  • Algorithms
  • Operating Systems
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Linux
  • Unix
  • OS X
  • Gap Analysis
  • Software Security
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Auditing
  • Software Engineering
  • Software Development Methodology
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Risk Management
  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • GSEC
  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Healthcare Information Technology
  • Health Care
  • Life Sciences
  • Recruiting
  • Marketing Communications

Summary

Security Architect

Location: New York City, NY (Mostly Remote)

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Healthcare

Preference: Local candidates in the Tri-State area preferred

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join a leading healthcare organization based in New York City. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives within a highly regulated healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic and technical security leader, partnering closely with Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, and Compliance teams to design and implement secure enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the definition, development, and implementation of enterprise security architecture and security administration processes across multiple platforms
  • Translate business and regulatory security requirements into technical security controls and architecture standards
  • Partner with cross-functional IT and business teams to ensure alignment between security, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture strategies
  • Conduct security architecture reviews and identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, and areas of risk
  • Design and recommend mitigation strategies and security countermeasures for enterprise systems and applications
  • Provide guidance to senior leadership on cybersecurity architecture, governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives
  • Perform application vulnerability assessments and security reviews for pre-implementation and production systems
  • Design and implement security controls aligned with information assurance principles and industry best practices
  • Collaborate with Security Engineering teams to deploy and maintain security configurations and controls
  • Stay current on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and evolving regulatory requirements
  • Support compliance initiatives related to HIPAA, HITECH, Joint Commission, DSRIP, COBIT, PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001/27002, and state privacy regulations
  • Participate in special projects and additional security initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of overall IT experience
  • 7+ years of dedicated cybersecurity experience, including security architecture and solution design
  • Strong experience designing enterprise security architectures in complex environments
  • Deep understanding of:
    • HIPAA/HITECH
    • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
    • ISO 27001/27002
    • PCI-DSS
    • Risk management and compliance frameworks
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Network security architecture
    • TCP/IP, OSI model, and defense-in-depth principles
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • Active Directory
    • MFA, PKI, and federation technologies
    • Security protocols and secure configuration management
    • Encryption technologies and algorithms
  • Experience with operating systems including:
    • Windows
    • Linux/UNIX
    • macOS
  • Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and security gap analyses
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure, application security, and enterprise risk management
  • Ability to work independently and within fast-paced, collaborative teams
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred
  • Experience supporting enterprise compliance and audit initiatives
  • Knowledge of software engineering and secure SDLC practices
  • Familiarity with IT supply chain security and third-party risk management
  • Relevant security certifications preferred:
    • CISSP
    • CISM
    • GSEC
    • CEH
    • or equivalent

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred


To learn more about this and other positions, contact Michael Cooper at or . Healthcare IT Leaders is a national leader in IT workforce solutions, connecting healthcare provider, payer and life sciences organizations with experienced technology talent for consulting and full-time hiring. For more information, visit us on the web at .

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  • Position Id: 032243
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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