Principal Architect, Security Architecture

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Architect, Security Architecture to join the team of a leader in the Hospitals & Medical Centers space. This role will shape enterprise cybersecurity architecture in support of business strategy, regulatory obligations, and resilient technology operations. You will partner closely with Enterprise Architecture and other technology leaders to strengthen security decision-making across the organization. The position also plays a key role in reducing fragmentation, simplifying the security ecosystem, and translating Zero Trust principles into practical architecture. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $110,500 – $220,990 annually Responsibilities Define and evolve the enterprise cybersecurity architecture aligned with business strategies and regulatory obligations. Establish principles, reference architectures, technical standards, and design requirements for cybersecurity. Identify architectural fragmentation and security gaps to simplify the security ecosystem. Translate Zero Trust principles into practical architecture across multiple security domains. Serve as an authority for significant technology initiatives and high-risk architecture decisions. Partner with Enterprise Architecture to embed cybersecurity into technology strategy. Ensure architecture decisions support detection and operational resilience capabilities. Qualifications 12+ years in technology roles, including 8+ years in cybersecurity architecture or engineering. Extensive experience designing security solutions in large, complex enterprises. Ability to architect across multiple security domains, not just one. In-depth knowledge of cloud and modern enterprise architecture. Proficiency in Azure, with experience in AWS and/or GCP. Strong understanding of identity, network security, endpoint security, application security, and cyber defense. Experience with Zero Trust architecture and integrating security into cloud engineering. Benefits Opportunity to influence strategic technology and cybersecurity platform direction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on innovative security solutions. Engage in both technical and business aspects of cybersecurity practices. Exposure to a variety of emerging technologies and architectural approaches. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.