Information Security Architect

The Information Security Architect assists in the development and execution of the information security risk management strategy, risk assessment philosophy and the IT components of Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ Enterprise Risk Management program. This position participates in IT security investment analysis, design, scope and approach. The primary responsibility is to provide technical expertise for the Information Security Group and serve as a trusted security advisor to the business and divisional initiatives.

The architect helps to ensure a secure, risk based, and cost-effective infrastructure and application design is developed and maintained. This position advises and consults with Information Security management, and various levels of business and IT leadership, regarding the protection of corporate information and the direction of the Information Security Program.

• Participates in development and implementation of security architecture principles and standards that align to the Organization’s overall business and strategy.
• Drivers adoption and compliance of security standards across development and infrastructure teams both inside of and under contract with the Organization.
• Creates functional and technical security requirements and sees them through the project lifecycle.
• Executes an overall risk management strategy with key business and divisional stakeholders. This risk management strategy includes enterprise integration of risk management into operational, regulatory/statutory, financial, technical, and security processes, including the creation of robust disaster recovery and/or business continuity plans.
• Performs risk-based assessments of solutions and vendors to ensure appropriate security controls are adhered to.
• Provides security consultation, including design, reviews, and recommendations for various projects and initiatives.
• Supports the team by providing hands‑on support for technologies owned and operated by the Security and Risk Department.
• Establishes collaborative working relationships in the division and across the organization and subsidiaries to ensure that Information Security risks are managed, and the solutions align with the business strategy.
• Develops processes, standards, and templates for managing information security risks. Supports the implementation of new standards and solutions in close collaboration with other divisional teams to allow the Organization to protect information assets (applications and infrastructure solutions) efficiently and effectively.
• Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
• Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Performs other functions as assigned by management.

• Leads the development and implementation of security architecture principles and standards that align to the Company’s overall business and strategy.
• Helps develop an overall risk management strategy with key business and IT stakeholders.
• Fosters a risk management culture through education, skill development, and implementation of effective risk management processes and practices.
• Acts as a mentor for department staff, providing subject matter expertise to the division.

• Five (5) years of experience in an Information Technology Security Role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or relevant field. In lieu of a degree, six (6) additional…