Security Architecture Lead

The Enterprise Architect in the Application and Data Architecture will report to the VP Enterprise Architecture and work closely with the Enterprise Architects

The role will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure application and data architectures

The architect will ensure the applications and data strategy aligns with the business objectives, enhancing efficiency and driving growth

This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure that our technology solutions align with business objectives and industry best practices, * Develop and maintain the enterprise application and data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT strategy

• Establish and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Participate in architecture governance processes to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and strategic goals
• Design and oversee the implementation of application and data solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and cost-effective
• Provide guidance and oversight for the development and integration of applications and data systems
• Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with Digital solutions anate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the enterprise architecture
• Expertise in Cloud technologies, Microservices architecture, Data warehouse house architecture, APIs, DevSecOps & Agile methodologies
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Lead and mentor a team of architects and developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Strong understanding of systems, application and database architectures of distributed, highly available systems and networking design and architectures

• Adaptability/flexibility: demonstrating flexibility with respect to changing end-user business needs
• Critical thinking: the ability and willingness to see things in an open-minded way and examine an idea or concept from as many angles as possible
• Dependability: the ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure that they are completed in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Initiative: the ability and willingness to recognize assignments or tasks that need to be completed, to seek out additional assignments or tasks, and to help others
• Interpersonal skills: the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely with project leadership and subject matter experts; the ability to gain trust and establish effective relationships with Epic counterparts
• Learning: the ability and willingness to learn new software and systems
• Listening: listening attentively to ensure that the intended message has been accurately received, holding responses until the person has finished making their point, and repeating information to ensure accuracy
• Problem solving seeking, logically examining, and interpreting information from different sources to determine a problem’s cause and developing a course of action to resolve the problem and to prevent its recurrence
• Resilience: the ability to persevere in difficult situations, overcome obstacles, and reach high levels of performance when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technology architecture with long-term business objectives
• Executive Presence: Communicates complex technology strategies effectively to leadership
• Visionary Leadership: Inspires teams with a clear architectural vision and roadmap
• Influence & Collaboration: Builds strong relationships across business and technology functions
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud platforms, and integration patterns
• Innovation Mindset: Passion for leveraging emerging technologies to create competitive advantage
• Risk Management: Skilled in identifying and mitigating technology and operational risks
• Business Acumen: Strong grasp of financial implications of technology decisions
• Change Agent: Drives organizational transformation and fosters a culture of agility and innovation
• Mentorship: Develops and empowers architecture and engineering talent, Preferred: Master’s degree is preferred Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Preferred: 10 year proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, with a focus on application and data architecture. Minimum: 5 year proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, with a focus on application and data architecture. Licenses and Certifications: Preferred: TOGAF 9.x, Cloud data Certifications

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.