Security Architect - Infrastructure and Operations (remote)

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What you will be doing

The Security Architect - Infrastructure and Operations role is responsible for improving application and systems security and will support efforts to minimize the possibility that coding design or configuration security vulnerabilities could work their way into production environments, presenting potential point of compromise. The Security Architect - Infrastructure and Operations will review project documentation, research and reference security policy, render recommendations and guidance, approve or reject project artifacts from a security perspective, and perform other tasks in the pursuit of securing systems, processes and software applications.

• Participates in domain technical and business discussions relative to future architecture direction.

• Aligns architectural strategy with business requirements.

• Assists in the analysis, design, and development of a roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state in a cohesive architecture viewpoint.

• Supports and participates in developing policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.

• Designs standard configurations and patterns.

• Promotes the EA process, outcomes and results.

• Participates in the EA enterprise-wide and domain’s architecture Governance process.

• Reviews exceptions and makes recommendations to architectural standards at a domain/program level.

• Gathers and analyzes data and develops architectural requirements at project/program level.

• Aligns architectural requirements with IT strategy.

• Assesses near-term needs to establish business priorities.

• Consults with project teams to ensure compatibility with existing solutions, infrastructure and services.

• Identifies opportunities for reuse.

• Supports the development of software and data delivery platforms with reusable components that can be orchestrated together into different methods for different business.

• Coordinates architecture implementation and modification activities.

• Assists in post-implementation continuous-improvement efforts to enhance performance and provide increased functionality.

• Ensures the conceptual completeness of the technical solution.

• Works closely with project management to ensure alignment of plans with what is being delivered.

• Analyzes the current architecture to identify weaknesses and develop opportunities for improvements.

• Identifies and when necessary, proposes variances to the architecture to accommodate project needs.

• Performs ongoing architecture quality review activities relative to specific project/programs they are responsible for.

• Provides strategic consultation to clients and IT teams.

• Advises on options, risks, costs versus benefits, system impacts, and technology priorities.

• Consults on enterprise-facing projects and maintains knowledge of their progress.

• Keeps technology and service managers aware of key customer issues, identifying and resolving potential problems and conflicts.

• Sells the architecture process, its outcome and ongoing results.

• Researches and evaluates emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities.

• Provides recommendations based on business relevance, appropriate timing and deployment.

• Identifies the tools and components used for a project from the approved enterprise toolset.

• May request exceptions to enterprise toolset.

• Advises on expenditures based on the size, scope, and cost of hardware and software components.

• Assists in developing business cases.

• Recommends changes that impact strategic business direction.

• Supports change management initiatives.

• Collaborates with project management on reporting project status, issues, risks and benefits.

• Meets with project leaders and IT Leaders to ensure progress towards architectural alignment with project goals and requirements.

• Develops, motivates, and directs staff to create a team environment.

• Coaches and mentors team members.

• Recommends training programs targeting specific areas of improvement.

What your background should look like 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, System Analysis or a related field. Or equivalent work experience.

• Typically has a minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in multiple IT areas with at least two (2) years of relevant domain experience (data, network, application, systems, etc.).

• Requires advanced to expert level knowledge and understanding of architecture, application design, system engineering and integration.

• Proficient communication skills and experience in mentoring/leading teams

• Ability to translate complicated business requirements into multiple solution options and explain the pros/cons of various approaches

• Ability to work well both independently as well as within a team oriented environment

• Enterprise level experience - required

• Ability to travel up to 10% if needed

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. 

To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

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Schedule

Full time

Salary Range*

$95,800 - 147,620

*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned