Enterprise Security Architect

Summary

Join Modernizing Medicine (ModMed) as an Enterprise Security Architect and contribute to a high-performing Information Security team. You will design and implement enterprise security architecture, focusing on cloud security within AWS. This role demands extensive experience in cloud security architecture, data security, and translating business needs into secure technical solutions. You will lead the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures, champion data protection strategies, and stay current with emerging security technologies. Collaboration with engineering, cloud, and IT teams is crucial to embed security throughout the design lifecycle. ModMed offers a competitive benefits package and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in information security or related fields
• At least 3 years of experience in a role focused on security architecture and design
• Proven experience with cloud security architecture
• Expertise in cloud security, particularly AWS security services and best-practices
• Proficiency in security architecture methodologies and tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture framework, driving maturity and standardization across all platforms
• Design secure, scalable architectures for cloud-based and on-premise environments, with hands-on technical leadership
• Create and implement security design patterns and reference architectures that enable consistent, secure-by-design principles
• Serve as a catalyst for change by identifying architectural gaps and driving forward strategic improvements in security posture
• Lead hands-on design and implementation of secure cloud architectures, including VPCs, IAM, encryption, and network segmentation
• Serve as a technical steering partner to engineering and DevOps teams, diving deep into technical details when needed
• Assess and evolve cloud environments through reviews and architecture-level threat modeling
• Collaborate across teams to elevate cloud security maturity to an enterprise standard
• Lead enterprise data protection strategy, helping drive DLP and IAM initiatives as a player coach and hands-on contributor
• Champion encryption, tokenization, and access controls for protecting PII and PHI in transit and at rest
• Design secure architectures for AI/ML systems and sensitive data pipelines, working closely with engineering teams
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and translate trends into actionable enterprise security strategies
• Evaluate and pilot new security tools through proof-of-concepts, with a strong focus on hands-on experimentation
• Wear multiple hats and lean in to help solve technical challenges as they arise across product, platform, and infrastructure teams
• Guide the strategic adoption and advanced security solutions that align with business needs and risk tolerance
• Build strong relationships across engineering, cloud, and IT teams to embed security early and often in the design lifecycle
• Act as a visible and approachable technical leader within Security, helping drive forward maturity and impact through collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in healthcare
• Proven experience in data security
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, HITRUST)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified Security
• CISSP Certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a company Health Savings Account contribution
• 401(k): ModMed provides a matching contribution each payday of 50% of your contribution deferred on up to 6% of your compensation. After one year of employment with ModMed, 100% of any matching contribution you receive is yours to keep
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave programs
• Company paid Life and Disability benefits, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Company-sponsored Business Resource & Special Interest Groups that provide engaged and supportive communities within ModMed
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement programs and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Global presence and in-person collaboration opportunities; dog-friendly HQ (US), Hybrid office-based roles and remote availability for some roles
• Weekly catered breakfast and lunch, treadmill workstations, Zen, and wellness rooms within our BRIC headquarters
• Meals & Snacks: Enjoy complimentary office lunches & dinners on select days and healthy snacks delivered to your desk
• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive health, accidental, and life insurance plans, including coverage for family members, all at no cost to employees
• Allowances: Annual wellness allowance to support your well-being and productivity
• Earned, casual, and sick leaves to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Bereavement leave for difficult times and extended medical leave options
• Paid parental leaves, including maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy, and abortion leave
• Celebration leave to make your special day even more memorable, and company-paid holidays to recharge and unwind