Lead Platform Security Architect, Network Security

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
ChicagoWashington, DC
Salary
$173,400–$251,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
49 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Above market

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This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$220,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $212k versus about $191k for comparable roles.

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About Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a federation of 33 independent health insurance companies providing health coverage to millions of Americans through locally operated member plans. Industry: Health Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) currently has 7 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,300–$188,950 across 7 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Platform Security Architect, Network Security

The Lead Platform Security Architect (Network Security) joins the security team to design and implement solutions protecting systems and data. This role involves assessing risks, developing security strategies, and integrating security measures into the IT infrastructure. The architect will lead the design and delivery of security monitors, defenses, and foundational capabilities for information systems and cloud platforms. Key responsibilities include translating executive visions into secure-by-design requirements, developing security policies, and leading large-scale transformation initiatives. The position requires expertise in AWS security architecture, Palo Alto security platforms, Zero Trust design, micro-segmentation, and identity-based security. The architect will utilize threat modeling, firewall policy governance, and cybersecurity frameworks to reduce the enterprise attack surface and architect secure hybrid-cloud environments while providing strategic leadership for enterprise-wide network security programs.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement secure-by-design network architectures for cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
  • Lead the integration of security monitors, defenses, and foundational capabilities across all IT systems.
  • Develop and enforce security policies, technical specifications, and architecture governance based on industry best practices.
  • Architect and deliver agile security solutions throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Implement Zero Trust principles, micro-segmentation, and identity-based security across the enterprise.
  • Translate executive vision into specific technological and process requirements for secure product adoption.
  • Manage Palo Alto security platforms and AWS cloud security architecture to reduce the enterprise attack surface.
  • Provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide network security programs and large-scale transformation initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of relevant technical and business experience in roles such as Security Architect, Enterprise Architect, or Solution Architecture.
  • Experience leading enterprise security architecture initiatives across cloud, storage, VDI, and other infrastructure domains.
  • Knowledgeable in AWS security architecture, Palo Alto security platforms, Zero Trust design, micro-segmentation, and identity-based security.
  • Skilled in firewall policy governance, threat modeling, security strategy development, and architecture governance.
  • Ability to define enterprise network security strategy and lead large-scale security transformation initiatives.
  • Effective communication skills to articulate complicated cloud reports to management and IT development partners.
  • Demonstrates AI literacy and an understanding of generative AI tools, including appropriate business applications and limitations.

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