Lead Platform Security Architect, Network Security

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, ILWashington, DC
Salary
$173,400–$251,400 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $212k
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This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $161,250–$218,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $212k versus about $190k 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 6 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $151,850–$220,175 across 6 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, deliver, and integrate robust security monitors, defenses, and foundational capabilities for information systems and cloud platforms. This role involves translating executive vision into secure-by-design technical requirements, developing security policies, and providing strategic leadership for enterprise-wide network security programs. The architect will focus on cloud security modernization, implementing Zero Trust principles, micro-segmentation, and identity-based security to reduce the enterprise attack surface. Key technical competencies include AWS security architecture, Palo Alto security platforms, firewall policy governance, threat modeling, and cybersecurity frameworks. The role requires expertise in hybrid-cloud environments and the ability to communicate complex cloud reports to management. Candidates must demonstrate AI literacy regarding generative tools while managing large-scale transformation initiatives across infrastructure domains including storage and VDI.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement secure-by-design network architectures for cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
  • Lead the integration of security monitors, defenses, and foundational capabilities across all platforms.
  • Develop and implement enterprise security policies, technical specifications, and architecture roadmaps.
  • Drive cloud security modernization initiatives specifically utilizing AWS and Palo Alto technologies.
  • Implement Zero Trust principles, micro-segmentation, and identity-based security measures.
  • Translate executive vision into specific technical requirements for security programs and products.
  • Conduct threat modeling and manage firewall policy governance to reduce the enterprise attack surface.
  • Provide strategic leadership and guidance for large-scale network security 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.
  • Expertise in AWS security architecture, Palo Alto security platforms, and Zero Trust design.
  • Proficiency in network security architecture, firewall policy governance, threat modeling, and security strategy development.
  • Ability to lead large-scale security transformation initiatives and architect secure hybrid-cloud environments.
  • Demonstrated AI literacy and understanding of generative AI tools and their business applications.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate complex cloud reports to management and IT partners.

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