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BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina Principal Information Security Architect in Remote, North Carolina
Job Description
IT is different here. Our work as technology specialists pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in health care. You will build solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives. Driven by the importance of their work, our team members innovate to elevate. We’re encouraged to be curious, collaborate, and turn ideas into solutions that can make health care better for all.
In this position you will be responsible for researching, evaluating, recommending, and validating complex and broad based security systems designs and security controls that deliver on accepted security best practices, regulatory compliance and documented policy. Partners with all areas of business and information technology to drive security requirements, and deliver on security objectives within product development, business process design, IT and business operations development, software development, and their respective life cycles. Develop and review architecture artifacts and manage adherence to architecture standards.
If you are ready to make a career out of making a difference, then you are the person for this team.
What You Will Do
Influence, consult with and build collaborative working relationships with senior business and IT leadership at the VP/Officer and C levels to help meet long term security objectives.
Conduct risk assessments, evaluate alternative strategies, develop recommendations and ensure responsive communication with business representatives, security management, and third party vendors.
Participate in the design review process and support the overall Security Architecture process.
Influence and drive change to security architecture processes, strategies and standards, as needed in areas such as: information security, Data Loss Prevention, Intrusion Prevention, Endpoint, Network, Applications, Threat and Vulnerability Management, and Identity and Access Management.
Partner with management in defining and setting appropriate, implementable information security policy and ensuring alignment to standard operating procedures, instructions and standards.
Develop, maintain and implement security policies, processes, tools and methodologies that support security architecture standards and ensure effective evolution of security architecture within the organization.
Research, evaluate, recommend, plan implementation of, and test new or improved information security software or devices
Coordinate analysis of new or enhanced software application or tool implementations for impacts to existing security software and devices.
Participate in and/or lead forensic investigations and eDiscovery of suspected information security issues or in compliance reviews as requested by auditors, HR, Ethics, or Legal.
Utilize security expertise and knowledge of new and emerging cyber-attacks threats to make recommendations to management regarding implementation of best practices and/or process improvements to proactively protect the company’s systems and networks.
Provide informal work coordination and leadership/coaching to less experienced information security staff.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
8+ years of experience in related field.
In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.
At least one security industry certification (i.e., CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS), preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage endpoint and end-user domains
Salary Range
$105,600.00 - $191,800.00
About Us
It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians.
Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all.
Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.
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Much more than a paycheck
The total value of working at Blue Cross NC goes far beyond your paycheck. We offer benefits and perks (https://careers.bluecrossnc.com/global/en/benefits) that help you thrive, such as competitive health benefits, bonus plans based on performance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off (plus two well-being days), and a variety of career development and wellness programs.