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Hybrid - Houston, Texas, United States Posted:
July 14, 2025 Job Type:
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4665 Overview
Company: Empower Pharmacy. Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We are the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility serving the functional medicine markets. We emphasize People, Quality, Service and Innovation, and foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment that encourages ideas and growth. Position Summary
The Principal Cybersecurity Architect serves as the strategic and technical authority for security architecture at Empower, responsible for safeguarding our most critical systems, data, and infrastructure in a hypergrowth environment. By designing scalable, enterprise-wide security strategies and frameworks, this role ensures our platforms are resilient to evolving threats while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Through visionary leadership and deep technical expertise, the Principal Cybersecurity Architect advances Empower’s mission to deliver innovative, affordable medication to 300 million people living healthier, happier lives. Duties And Responsibilities
Leads the design and execution of enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies that align with organizational goals and risk tolerance, integrating advanced security technologies, frameworks, and governance to protect critical systems and data. Translates complex business requirements and regulatory mandates into scalable, actionable architecture designs while driving secure implementation across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. Serves as the senior authority and subject matter expert across multiple cybersecurity domains, guiding architectural decision-making, supporting incident response, and ensuring long-term platform resilience. Identifies and mitigates architectural risks through threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to continuously enhance the organization’s security posture. Defines and enforces cybersecurity architecture standards, patterns, and principles based on frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, and other regulatory requirements (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS). Mentors junior technical staff and fosters a collaborative security culture, partnering with cross-functional teams to embed security across systems, workflows, and decision-making. Knowledge And Skills
Extensive hands-on experience architecting and deploying enterprise security controls with deep expertise in cloud security, infrastructure security, data protection, network security, identity and access management, and security operations. Expert-level understanding of leading security frameworks and methodologies, including NIST CSF/800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK, TOGAF/SABSA/COBIT, with strong regulatory compliance experience. Key Competencies
Customer Focus Optimizes Work Processes Collaborates Resourcefulness Manages Complexity Ensures Accountability Situational Adaptability Communicates Effectively Values
People Quality Service Innovation Experience and Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity with progressive leadership in enterprise security architecture and risk management across multiple domains. Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or related field; master’s degree and/or advanced security certifications are strongly preferred. CISSP strongly preferred; CCSP, CISM, or CISA and architecture framework certifications such as TOGAF or SABSA are preferred. Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness
We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, and access to compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/ Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Empower Pharmacy. Get notified about new Cyber Security Architect jobs in
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Principal Cybersecurity Architect
role at
Empower Pharmacy Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Location:
Hybrid - Houston, Texas, United States Posted:
July 14, 2025 Job Type:
FULL TIME Req#
4665 Overview
Company: Empower Pharmacy. Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We are the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility serving the functional medicine markets. We emphasize People, Quality, Service and Innovation, and foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment that encourages ideas and growth. Position Summary
The Principal Cybersecurity Architect serves as the strategic and technical authority for security architecture at Empower, responsible for safeguarding our most critical systems, data, and infrastructure in a hypergrowth environment. By designing scalable, enterprise-wide security strategies and frameworks, this role ensures our platforms are resilient to evolving threats while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Through visionary leadership and deep technical expertise, the Principal Cybersecurity Architect advances Empower’s mission to deliver innovative, affordable medication to 300 million people living healthier, happier lives. Duties And Responsibilities
Leads the design and execution of enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies that align with organizational goals and risk tolerance, integrating advanced security technologies, frameworks, and governance to protect critical systems and data. Translates complex business requirements and regulatory mandates into scalable, actionable architecture designs while driving secure implementation across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. Serves as the senior authority and subject matter expert across multiple cybersecurity domains, guiding architectural decision-making, supporting incident response, and ensuring long-term platform resilience. Identifies and mitigates architectural risks through threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to continuously enhance the organization’s security posture. Defines and enforces cybersecurity architecture standards, patterns, and principles based on frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, and other regulatory requirements (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS). Mentors junior technical staff and fosters a collaborative security culture, partnering with cross-functional teams to embed security across systems, workflows, and decision-making. Knowledge And Skills
Extensive hands-on experience architecting and deploying enterprise security controls with deep expertise in cloud security, infrastructure security, data protection, network security, identity and access management, and security operations. Expert-level understanding of leading security frameworks and methodologies, including NIST CSF/800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK, TOGAF/SABSA/COBIT, with strong regulatory compliance experience. Key Competencies
Customer Focus Optimizes Work Processes Collaborates Resourcefulness Manages Complexity Ensures Accountability Situational Adaptability Communicates Effectively Values
People Quality Service Innovation Experience and Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity with progressive leadership in enterprise security architecture and risk management across multiple domains. Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or related field; master’s degree and/or advanced security certifications are strongly preferred. CISSP strongly preferred; CCSP, CISM, or CISA and architecture framework certifications such as TOGAF or SABSA are preferred. Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness
We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, and access to compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/ Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Empower Pharmacy. Get notified about new Cyber Security Architect jobs in
Houston, TX .
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