Principal Security Architect

Company: SCA Health
Location: Myrtle Point
Posted on: March 21, 2025

Job Description:

Principal Security ArchitectJOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTMLCAROUSEL_PARAGRAPHJOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTMLUnited StatesSurgical Care AffiliatesTechnologyRegularFull-time1USD $122,100.00/Yr.USD $170,000.00/Yr.39531Inhouse Job Description Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines. The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going-and the growing career opportunities for YOU. As the Principal Security Architect, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the enterprise-wide security architecture strategy. You will lead the development of security frameworks, patterns, and standards while ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements in healthcare. This role combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise in cybersecurity.Key Accountabilities: Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirementsProvide thought leadership in the design and implementation of enterprise-wide security solutions that protect healthcare systems, applications, and dataCreate and evolve security reference architectures, patterns, and standards for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environmentsPerform security architecture reviews of major initiatives and provide guidance on risk mitigation strategiesLead threat modeling exercises and security assessments for critical systems and applicationsCollaborate with the Infrastructure Team, the Cloud Team, End User Services, the Security Team, as well as other members of the enterprise architecture team to ensure security is embedded in all architecture decisionsGuide development teams in implementing secure-by-design principlesEvaluate emerging security technologies and recommend adoption strategiesDevelop security architecture roadmaps aligned with business objectivesLead incident response planning and security crisis management at the architecture levelMentor security architects and provide technical leadership across the organizationEstablish zero-trust architecture (ZTA) principles, strategies, patterns, and roadmaps to move SCA Health toward a zero-trust enterprise frameworkLeadership Responsibilities:Drive security architecture vision and strategyLead security architecture governanceBuild and mentor security architecture teamsCollaborate with C-level executives on security initiativesRepresent security architecture in enterprise architecture forums Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field12+ years of IT experience with at least 8 years focused on security architectureExtensive experience in healthcare security architecture and complianceDeep understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SABSA)Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements (HIPAA, HITECH)Experience with cloud security architecture across major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-wide security solutionsExperience with zero-trust architecture and implementationStrong background in identity and access management architecturesUnderstanding of security operations and incident responseCISM (Certified Information Security Manager)CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)Advanced expertise in threat modeling methodologies (STRIDE, DREAD, PASTA)Experience with threat modeling tools (Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, OWASP Threat Dragon)Experience with blockchain security and distributed systemsBackground in AI/ML security architectureExperience with medical device security architectureKnowledge of emerging security technologies (quantum cryptography, AI-driven security)Publications or speaking engagements in security architectureHealthcare industry security architecture experienceDesired Certifications:CISSP-ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional)One or more advanced security certifications:SABSA Chartered Security ArchitectTOGAF certification with security focusAWS Certified Security - SpecialtyAzure Security Engineer AssociateCertified ArchiMate 3 PractitionerPI8552d8faf7e8-25660-37209658

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