Lead Platform Security Architect (Network Security)
- Pay
- $173,400 – $251,400 per year
- Location
- Chicago, DC · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- AWS security architecture
- Palo Alto security platforms
- Zero Trust design
- micro-segmentation
- threat modeling
Also useful
- cloud networking
- cybersecurity frameworks
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
Summary
Responsible for designing and implementing security solutions to protect an organization's systems and data. Assess security risks, develop security strategies, and ensure that security measures are integrated into all aspects of the organization's IT infrastructure. Additionally, provide guidance and leadership to security teams, conduct security audits, and stay up to date on the latest security threats and technologies.
In this specific role, the ideal candidate will have deep AWS and Palo Alto expertise who can establish secure-by-design network architectures, drive cloud security modernization, implement Zero Trust principles, and provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide network security programs.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Security Design and Integration: Lead the design, delivery, and integration of security monitors, defenses, and foundational capabilities to ensure robust and reliable security for both information systems and cloud platforms.
Collaboration and Vision Translation: Partner with executive teams, IT, security, and other stakeholders to understand and translate the broader vision into secure by design technological and process requirements.
Policy and Architecture Development: Design, develop, and implement security policies, architectures, and technical specifications, leveraging industry best practices to support technology applications and recommend future investments. Strategic Initiatives and Adoption: Serve as the voice of security architecture for strategic initiatives and adoption programs, ensuring secure and reliable product adoption.
Agile Security Delivery: Work collaboratively to architect and deliver agile, secure by design solutions throughout the product aInd program lifecycle.
The posting range for this position is: 173,400.00 - 251,400.00 Required Education, Certifications and Experience: Education Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Experience Required 10+ Years relevant technical and business experience working in roles, such as: Security Architect, Enterprise Architect, Solution Architecture Experience leading enterprise security architecture initiatives across c loud, storage, VDI and other infrastructure domains Knowledge Skills and Abilities Interpersonal Relationships
- Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Problem Solving
- Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Leadership
- Ability to work with a group to set its objectives and agenda, generate allegiance to those objectives, and guide and motivate their achievement. Industry Knowledge
- Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. IT Environment
- Knowledge of organization's total Information Technology (IT) environment with minimum knowledge of MS office and other software's used by the organization. Effective communication skills - (written and verbal) to properly articulate complicated cloud reports to management and other IT development partners. Demonstrates AI literacy and an understanding of generative AI tools, including appropriate business applications and limitations. Knowledgeable in enterprise networking, AWS security architecture, Palo Alto security platforms, Zero Trust design, micro-segmentation, identity-based security, security monitoring, cloud networking, and cybersecurity frameworks. Skilled in network security architecture, AWS cloud security design, Palo Alto engineering and architecture, firewall policy governance, threat modeling, security strategy development, architecture governance, and executive-level communication. Ability to define enterprise network security strategy, lead large-scale security transformation initiatives, architect secure hybrid-cloud environments, implement Zero Trust networking, reduce enterprise attack surface, and influence technology decisions across business and IT organizations. #LI_HYBRID The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and t his hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and m any other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
From Bcbsa's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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