Application Security & DevSecOps Architect

Application Security & Dev Sec Ops  Architect

Hybrid remote role based out of the Dublin, OH office, with employees expected to work onsite on designated in‑office days each week. Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, providing peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through high‑quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans.

The Application Security & Dev Sec Ops  Architect will lead the design and implementation of secure application architecture and Dev Sec Ops  practices across the enterprise, embed security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to reduce risk, improve resiliency, and enable scalable, secure software delivery. The role serves as the primary technical authority for application security, vulnerability management, and Dev Sec Ops  pipeline security.

• Hands‑on experience with application security tooling:
• SAST (Snyk, Wiz, Checkmarx, Veracode, Semgrep, Sonar Qube)
• DAST (Qualys, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Invicti)
• SCA, IaC scanning, container security tools
• Strong knowledge of:
• OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25
• Threat modeling (STRIDE, PASTA, or equivalent)
• API security and authentication (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML)
• Experience with:
• CI/CD platforms (Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, Git Lab)
• Cloud security (AWS, Azure)
• Containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Working knowledge of secure architecture patterns and Zero Trust principles

• Act as a subject‑matter expert (SME) to assist various IT areas in supporting efficiencies in overall design for implementations of new technologies and improvement of existing processes. Advises on best practices and ensures policy and procedure adherence.
• Assist in defining the current and future state and the transitional plan. Focus on incremental improvements moving toward the future state, identifying opportunities to streamline environments and remove redundancy.
• Collaborate within teams and participate in reviews of all prospective software and hardware acquisitions. Evaluate compatibility with current architecture and support future architecture roadmaps. Identify architectural risks and propose alternatives and solutions, documenting exceptions to architectural standards.
• Assist in the review and revisions of new and existing IT standards and policies, evaluating their importance, and help develop architectural metrics and reports.
• Maintain active awareness of IT industry developments, emerging trends, development tools and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of training/education and experience.
• 3‑5‑7 years proven ability to transfer technology to end‑user environments depending on level (Architect I: 3 years, Architect II: 5 years, Architect III: 7 years).
• Experience influencing technical direction in application, databases, or infrastructure.
• Professional certifications:
  None required.

• Expertise in one or more technologies (Microsoft, Open Source, databases).
• Experience with suite of IT applications including transactional, middleware integration, workflow, web‑based.
• Solid/advanced knowledge in infrastructure and networks with a focus on security.
• Solid/advanced understanding of various project methodology disciplines and information and systems architectures, highly proficient in website architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of database platforms and data warehousing.
• Exposure to EA Framework such as FEAC, TOGAF or DODAF.

• Equipment provided: laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse, headset.
• On‑site fitness center or gym membership reimbursement.
• On‑site cafeteria serving hot breakfast and lunch at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town for Medical Mutual team members.
• Opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a…