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# Enterprise Security Architect

- **Company:** The Gulf
- **Location:** Skokie, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us9bf67e29115a58421d0b9d90b69d601b

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Minimum of 9 years of advanced Information Security Engineering experience.
Minimum of 4 years serving in a Security Architect role.
Minimum of 2 years leading security project delivery, including architecture, design, implementation, and vendor engagement.
Experience developing and contributing to enterprise cybersecurity strategy.
Experience mentoring or developing junior technical team members., Microsoft SC-100
AWS Security or Solutions Architect certifications * Experience with security frameworks including:
HIPAA
NIST
PCI
ITIL
Secure SDLC
Previous healthcare industry experience.
Strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, risk management, and advanced threat landscapes.
Experience aligning business objectives with enterprise security strategy.
Expertise securing enterprise platforms using recognized security frameworks.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated curiosity, innovation, accountability, and collabora, Valid driver's license required.
Ability to travel to corporate and healthcare locations throughout the Chicagoland area as business needs require.

## Description

TalentFish is seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Architect to lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise cybersecurity architecture for a leading healthcare organization. This role partners closely with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Application Engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure technology solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives.
The Enterprise Security Architect plays a strategic role in evaluating existing technologies, developing future-state security roadmaps, reducing organizational risk, and driving cybersecurity innovation across the enterprise. This individual will influence security investments, architecture standards, and technology decisions while ensuring alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements., Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture strategies that support business growth while balancing security, risk, cost, and operational objectives.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Security Engineering, Infrastructure, Application teams, and business stakeholders to design secure technology solutions.
Align cybersecurity architecture with business strategy, IT initiatives, and organizational security objectives.
Evaluate existing systems and identify opportunities for security, performance, operational efficiency, and cost improvements.
Develop technology roadmaps that support the organization's long-term cybersecurity strategy.
Research and evaluate emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry trends to improve organizational security posture.
Provide subject matter expertise on enterprise security architecture and participate in strategic technology planning.
Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical teams and executive leadership.
Mentor junior engineers and architects while promoting security best practices across the organization.
Participate in an on-call rotation and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
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