IT Security Architect

Vail Health has become the worlds most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520000-square-foot 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients with the most beautiful views in the area located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

Some roles may be based outside of our Colorado office (remote-only positions). Roles based outside of our primary office can sit in any of the following states : AZ CO CT FL GA ID IL KS MA MD MI NC NJ OH OR PA SC TN TX UT VA WA and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work primarily in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

About the opportunity :

The IT Security Architect is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining the organizations security architecture to ensure the confidentiality integrity and availability of systems and data. This role leads efforts to identify and mitigate security risks across infrastructure applications and enterprise systems. The Security Architect works closely with IT compliance and business units to integrate secure design practices and enable proactive defense strategies aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

What you will do :

• Designs and maintains enterprise security architecture aligned with business clinical and IT strategies to safeguard systems and data.
• Creates and maintains a multi-year security roadmap that prioritizes initiatives aligns with organizational goals and adapts to emerging threats and technologies.
• Develops reference architectures and security blueprints for the secure deployment of applications infrastructure and hybrid / cloud environments.
• Leads security architecture reviews for IT projects EMR systems medical / IoT devices and third-party solutions to ensure secure-by-design principles.
• Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA HITECH HITRUST and NIST CSF by embedding security controls into technical solutions.
• Supports risk assessments and vulnerability management efforts by delivering mitigation strategies and secure architectural recommendations.
• Architects infrastructure and cloud security solutions across on-prem hybrid and cloud environments including secure remote access and segmentation.
• Designs and implements IAM strategies including MFA SSO RBAC and privileged identity management to enforce least-privilege access models.
• Acts as a cybersecurity subject matter expert (SME) for leadership and technical teams providing guidance on threats tools and best practices.
• Collaborates cross-functionally and mentors junior staff contributing to a security-first culture while supporting on-call rotations for 24 / 7 system needs.
• Models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need : Experience :

Five years of experience in Information Technology (multiple areas preferred) .

Three years of experience in healthcare information security preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of Network Hardware Configuration Network Protocols Information Security requirements for healthcare and policy creation .

Demonstrated knowledge of EMR products preferred.

License(s) :

N / A

Certification(s) :

Certified Information Systems Security Professional ( CISSP )

Other IT Security Certifications Desired : CISM CISA Microsoft Cisco

Computer / Typing :

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies access online forms and policies complete online benefits enrollment etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language including reading writing and speaking English.

Education :

Bachelors degree in computer science or information systems preferred.

The posted salary range for this position applies to Colorado and may be adjusted based on geographic location. Vail Health considers a variety of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience education licensure and / or certifications geographic location market demand and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include :

Competitive Wages & Family Benefits :

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Comprehensive Health Benefits :

Medical

Dental

Vision

Educational Programs :

Tuition Assistance

Existing Student Loan Repayment

Specialty Certification Reimbursement

Annual Supplemental Educational Funds

Paid Time Off :

Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.

Retirement & Supplemental Insurance :

403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Recreation Benefits Wellness & More :

Up to $1000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.

Yearly Pay :

$104208 $143852.80 USD

Key Skills

IT Experience,Apache Hive,APIs,Spring,.NET,Solution Architecture,J2EE,Java,Microservices,Azure,Project Implementation,Oracle

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1