Froedtert Health
CYBERSECURITY ARCHITECT SR, FCH - IT - SECURITY
Froedtert Health, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States, 53051
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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility.
This job is REMOTE.
FTE: 1.000000
Standard Hours :
40.00
Shift: Flexible 1st shift 7am to 5 pm with occasional nights and weekend support
Job Summary:
As a senior technical leader within the Cybersecurity Department, the Senior Cybersecurity Architect plays a mission-critical role in securing Froedtert ThedaCare Health's enterprise environment through comprehensive, business-aligned architecture. This role is accountable for defining, evolving, and guiding the implementation of cybersecurity architecture across all major domains-identity, network, endpoint, data, cloud, application, and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT. Working closely with IT, clinical, operational, and business stakeholders, this enterprise-wide position ensures that security is embedded in the design of every system and transformation effort. The Senior Cybersecurity Architect partners with leaders across the health system to develop secure, scalable, and resilient solutions aligned to industry frameworks, compliance mandates, and real-world threat intelligence.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
A minimum of 7 years of experience in a related field required.
In depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST, HITRUST, ISO 27001.
Strong knowledge of laws and regulations such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, HITECH.
Experience in using architecture methodologies like SABSA, Zachman, TOGAF.
Strong knowledge of architecting and managing security infrastructure such as firewalls, IPSs, WAFs, endpoint protection, SIEMs, and log management practices and tools.
Domain Expertise (Required in at least one area below): The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong, hands-on expertise and thought leadership in at least one of the following core focus areas of modern healthcare cybersecurity. Each area represents a critical "pillar" of the organization's security architecture • Incident Response, Incident Response Planning, Cyber Defense: Strong, hands on, modern experience with building and maturing a SOC, SIEMs, UEBA, threat detection engineering, development of incident response plans, playbooks, TTXs, threat intelligence, digital forensics, building resilience through purple teaming and readiness assessments, leading cross-functional major incidents. • Identity & Access Management (IAM): Experience with modern enterprise IAM strategy, lifecycle automation, and governance. Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), SailPoint, CyberArk. Demonstrated expertise in RBAC design, identify fabric design, JML processes, privileged access management (PAM), and federation for clinical and non-clinical workforce identities. • Cloud Security: Deep understanding of designing and securing workloads across multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP). Experience with cloud-native controls (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub), CIEM, CSPM, CNAPP. Ability to design and implement zero trust architectures and enforce workload segmentation in hybrid-cloud environments. • Infrastructure & Network Security: Strong background in securing hybrid infrastructure environments, including modern segmentation strategies, NAC, firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), secure remote access, and EDR/XDR tools. Familiarity with healthcare-specific operational technology (OT) and medical device network security is a plus. • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): Proven experience designing and managing security risk frameworks in alignment with NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI-DSS. Experience with risk quantification, control maturity models, third-party risk management, audit support, and security policy development tailored to healthcare environments, awareness and phishing programs.
10 or more years of experience in a related field preferred, as well as. • Direct experience designing IAM technologies and services such as AD, Entra, AWS, design of modern identity fabric, authentication and authorization, RBAC, privileged access. • Strong working knowledge of vulnerability management practices and tools. • Strong working knowledge of threat modeling exercises on new applications and services. • Strong working knowledge of IT service management ITIL related services Change management, Configuration management, Asset management, Incident management, Problem management, etc.
Experience designing and securing applications and infrastructures in cloud environments such as AWS and/or Azure.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required or the equivalent acquired through combination of education and experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
Strong oral and presentation skills.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks at Froedtert Health
Pay is expected to be between: (expressed as hourly) $53.57 - $91.64. Final compensation is based on experience and will be discussed with you by the recruiter during the interview process.
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
Paid time off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
#BeHere
Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility.
This job is REMOTE.
FTE: 1.000000
Standard Hours :
40.00
Shift: Flexible 1st shift 7am to 5 pm with occasional nights and weekend support
Job Summary:
As a senior technical leader within the Cybersecurity Department, the Senior Cybersecurity Architect plays a mission-critical role in securing Froedtert ThedaCare Health's enterprise environment through comprehensive, business-aligned architecture. This role is accountable for defining, evolving, and guiding the implementation of cybersecurity architecture across all major domains-identity, network, endpoint, data, cloud, application, and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT. Working closely with IT, clinical, operational, and business stakeholders, this enterprise-wide position ensures that security is embedded in the design of every system and transformation effort. The Senior Cybersecurity Architect partners with leaders across the health system to develop secure, scalable, and resilient solutions aligned to industry frameworks, compliance mandates, and real-world threat intelligence.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
A minimum of 7 years of experience in a related field required.
In depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST, HITRUST, ISO 27001.
Strong knowledge of laws and regulations such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, HITECH.
Experience in using architecture methodologies like SABSA, Zachman, TOGAF.
Strong knowledge of architecting and managing security infrastructure such as firewalls, IPSs, WAFs, endpoint protection, SIEMs, and log management practices and tools.
Domain Expertise (Required in at least one area below): The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong, hands-on expertise and thought leadership in at least one of the following core focus areas of modern healthcare cybersecurity. Each area represents a critical "pillar" of the organization's security architecture • Incident Response, Incident Response Planning, Cyber Defense: Strong, hands on, modern experience with building and maturing a SOC, SIEMs, UEBA, threat detection engineering, development of incident response plans, playbooks, TTXs, threat intelligence, digital forensics, building resilience through purple teaming and readiness assessments, leading cross-functional major incidents. • Identity & Access Management (IAM): Experience with modern enterprise IAM strategy, lifecycle automation, and governance. Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), SailPoint, CyberArk. Demonstrated expertise in RBAC design, identify fabric design, JML processes, privileged access management (PAM), and federation for clinical and non-clinical workforce identities. • Cloud Security: Deep understanding of designing and securing workloads across multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP). Experience with cloud-native controls (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub), CIEM, CSPM, CNAPP. Ability to design and implement zero trust architectures and enforce workload segmentation in hybrid-cloud environments. • Infrastructure & Network Security: Strong background in securing hybrid infrastructure environments, including modern segmentation strategies, NAC, firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), secure remote access, and EDR/XDR tools. Familiarity with healthcare-specific operational technology (OT) and medical device network security is a plus. • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): Proven experience designing and managing security risk frameworks in alignment with NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI-DSS. Experience with risk quantification, control maturity models, third-party risk management, audit support, and security policy development tailored to healthcare environments, awareness and phishing programs.
10 or more years of experience in a related field preferred, as well as. • Direct experience designing IAM technologies and services such as AD, Entra, AWS, design of modern identity fabric, authentication and authorization, RBAC, privileged access. • Strong working knowledge of vulnerability management practices and tools. • Strong working knowledge of threat modeling exercises on new applications and services. • Strong working knowledge of IT service management ITIL related services Change management, Configuration management, Asset management, Incident management, Problem management, etc.
Experience designing and securing applications and infrastructures in cloud environments such as AWS and/or Azure.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required or the equivalent acquired through combination of education and experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
Strong oral and presentation skills.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks at Froedtert Health
Pay is expected to be between: (expressed as hourly) $53.57 - $91.64. Final compensation is based on experience and will be discussed with you by the recruiter during the interview process.
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
Paid time off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.