Ohio Farmers Insurance Company
Information Security Lead Architect
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, Westfield Center, Ohio, us, 44251
Job Summary
The
Information Security Lead Architect
is responsible for leading the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture solutions that protect critical systems, data, and infrastructure. This role provides deep expertise in
security frameworks
such as
NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and Zero Trust , along with knowledge of
cloud security, identity and access management (IAM), and data protection technologies . The Lead Architect assesses security risks, defines technical requirements, and develops strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities while aligning with organizational and regulatory standards. The position involves designing secure network and cloud architectures, implementing strong access control models, and establishing encryption and monitoring mechanisms to enhance resilience across hybrid environments.
The role plays a vital part in
risk management , conducting assessments, identifying control gaps, and driving remediation strategies that strengthen the company's overall security posture. As a
technical leader , the Information Security Lead Architect provides guidance, mentorship, and direction to security and technology teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Serving as a trusted
subject matter expert , this role influences the selection, design, and implementation of moderate- to high-complexity security solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
Job Responsibilities
Develops and contributes to the implementation of the information security architecture strategy and roadmap, aligning it with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Provides guidance to the security team, overseeing the design and integration of security solutions
Works with business units, IT teams, executive leadership, and vendors to communicate security risks and strategies
Recommends and implements new security technologies and tools
Defines and enforces security standards and frameworks
Collaborates with enterprise architects to integrate security controls into IT architecture
Develops and promotes security architecture processes and templates
Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and gaps in existing systems and proposing effective solutions to mitigate risks
Serves as a mentor to junior security architects and team members
Participates in security forums and conferences
Provides technical leadership and guidance to the information security team and other stakeholders, overseeing the design, implementation, and integration of security solutions across the organization
Ensures collaboration of business units, IT teams, and vendors to assess security requirements, evaluate solution options, and architect secure systems and applications that meet business needs while maintaining a strong security posture
Defines and enforces information security standards, frameworks, and reference architectures, ensuring consistent and standardized security practices across all technology domains and projects
Oversees the conduct of security architecture reviews and risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and gaps in existing systems and proposing effective solutions to mitigate risks
Oversees the design and implementation of security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption mechanisms, and secure network architectures, to protect the organization's assets and data
Collaborates with enterprise architects and IT stakeholders to integrate security controls and requirements into overall IT architecture frameworks, ensuring the security-by-design principle is followed throughout the development and implementation lifecycle
Provides subject matter expertise in security technologies and solutions, evaluating emerging security trends and products, and making recommendations for the adoption of new technologies to enhance the organization's security posture
Participate in security incident response and investigation activities, coordinating with internal teams and external entities to effectively respond to and mitigate security incidents, and providing guidance on post-incident remediation actions
Job Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Information Security or related field.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field and/or commensurate experience. Master's degree in related field is preferred.
Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Azure Solutions Architect (Preferred), AWS Certified Solutions Architect
TOGAF
Other relevant certifications
Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities Technology Knowledge:
Expertise in security practices and tools designed to protect containerized applications, including container image scanning, runtime protection, least-privilege configurations, and native container security measures.
Experience in the design, implementation, and ongoing reviews of security controls for one or more public cloud providers (e.g., Azure, AWS).
Skills in the design, assessment, and implementation of encryption security controls, including protections against emerging quantum computing threats.
Proficiency in assessing overall network security posture and vulnerabilities, and designing and implementing network security controls (e.g., Firewalls, IPS, ZTNA).
Background in application security and the software development lifecycle.
Frameworks:
Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 standards
Understanding of the SABSA framework.
Regulatory:
Awareness of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requirements.
Knowledge of New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) cyber security regulations.
Understanding of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Location
Hybrid - defined as working three or more days per week in the office if the employee's residence is within 50 miles of Westfield Center, OH; or Remote - if the employee resides more than 50 miles from Westfield Center, OH
Behavioral Competencies
Directs work
Collaborates
Develops talent
Customer focus
Communicates effectively
Ensures accountability
Decision quality
Business insight
Nimble learning
Builds effective teams
Manages complexity
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
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Information Security Lead Architect
is responsible for leading the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture solutions that protect critical systems, data, and infrastructure. This role provides deep expertise in
security frameworks
such as
NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and Zero Trust , along with knowledge of
cloud security, identity and access management (IAM), and data protection technologies . The Lead Architect assesses security risks, defines technical requirements, and develops strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities while aligning with organizational and regulatory standards. The position involves designing secure network and cloud architectures, implementing strong access control models, and establishing encryption and monitoring mechanisms to enhance resilience across hybrid environments.
The role plays a vital part in
risk management , conducting assessments, identifying control gaps, and driving remediation strategies that strengthen the company's overall security posture. As a
technical leader , the Information Security Lead Architect provides guidance, mentorship, and direction to security and technology teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Serving as a trusted
subject matter expert , this role influences the selection, design, and implementation of moderate- to high-complexity security solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
Job Responsibilities
Develops and contributes to the implementation of the information security architecture strategy and roadmap, aligning it with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Provides guidance to the security team, overseeing the design and integration of security solutions
Works with business units, IT teams, executive leadership, and vendors to communicate security risks and strategies
Recommends and implements new security technologies and tools
Defines and enforces security standards and frameworks
Collaborates with enterprise architects to integrate security controls into IT architecture
Develops and promotes security architecture processes and templates
Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and gaps in existing systems and proposing effective solutions to mitigate risks
Serves as a mentor to junior security architects and team members
Participates in security forums and conferences
Provides technical leadership and guidance to the information security team and other stakeholders, overseeing the design, implementation, and integration of security solutions across the organization
Ensures collaboration of business units, IT teams, and vendors to assess security requirements, evaluate solution options, and architect secure systems and applications that meet business needs while maintaining a strong security posture
Defines and enforces information security standards, frameworks, and reference architectures, ensuring consistent and standardized security practices across all technology domains and projects
Oversees the conduct of security architecture reviews and risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and gaps in existing systems and proposing effective solutions to mitigate risks
Oversees the design and implementation of security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption mechanisms, and secure network architectures, to protect the organization's assets and data
Collaborates with enterprise architects and IT stakeholders to integrate security controls and requirements into overall IT architecture frameworks, ensuring the security-by-design principle is followed throughout the development and implementation lifecycle
Provides subject matter expertise in security technologies and solutions, evaluating emerging security trends and products, and making recommendations for the adoption of new technologies to enhance the organization's security posture
Participate in security incident response and investigation activities, coordinating with internal teams and external entities to effectively respond to and mitigate security incidents, and providing guidance on post-incident remediation actions
Job Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Information Security or related field.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field and/or commensurate experience. Master's degree in related field is preferred.
Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Azure Solutions Architect (Preferred), AWS Certified Solutions Architect
TOGAF
Other relevant certifications
Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities Technology Knowledge:
Expertise in security practices and tools designed to protect containerized applications, including container image scanning, runtime protection, least-privilege configurations, and native container security measures.
Experience in the design, implementation, and ongoing reviews of security controls for one or more public cloud providers (e.g., Azure, AWS).
Skills in the design, assessment, and implementation of encryption security controls, including protections against emerging quantum computing threats.
Proficiency in assessing overall network security posture and vulnerabilities, and designing and implementing network security controls (e.g., Firewalls, IPS, ZTNA).
Background in application security and the software development lifecycle.
Frameworks:
Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 standards
Understanding of the SABSA framework.
Regulatory:
Awareness of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requirements.
Knowledge of New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) cyber security regulations.
Understanding of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Location
Hybrid - defined as working three or more days per week in the office if the employee's residence is within 50 miles of Westfield Center, OH; or Remote - if the employee resides more than 50 miles from Westfield Center, OH
Behavioral Competencies
Directs work
Collaborates
Develops talent
Customer focus
Communicates effectively
Ensures accountability
Decision quality
Business insight
Nimble learning
Builds effective teams
Manages complexity
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
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