Principal Architect - Information Security

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Carrollton, TX, USA
In-Office
156K-241K Annually
Expert/Leader
Healthtech • Logistics • Pharmaceutical
We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures
The Role
Lead design and implementation of enterprise information security architecture; provide technical leadership and coaching; develop security architecture strategy, standards, models, and roadmaps; evaluate and recommend security technologies; execute security engagements across lifecycle; automate vulnerability scanning and monitoring; analyze root causes and balance business requirements with cybersecurity needs to improve organizational security posture.
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Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
Job Details
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Leads and oversees the design and implementation of advanced and complex enterprise information security architectures and solutions
  • Provides technical leadership to the Information security team consisting of Architects, Analysts, and Engineers
  • Reviews security technologies, tools, and services and provides recommendations to IT, business, and project teams ensuring that solutions are in line with the architecture direction and business strategies
  • Develops and maintains a security architecture process that enables the enterprise to develop and implement security solutions and capabilities aligned with the business, technology, and threat drivers
  • Defines the future state of Information Security Strategy solution architecture
  • Executes security engagements during different phases of the lifecycle assessment, design, and implementation
  • Works with senior stakeholders to find effective security solutions that work towards improving the overall security posture of the organization by balancing business requirements with cybersecurity needs
  • Provides guidance, & coaching to Architects I/II and provides overall technical expertise to the Information security department and business stakeholders
  • Develops, matures, and maintains security architecture strategy, principles, models, standards, guidelines, and configurations
  • Defines key building blocks for future state architecture and creates a roadmap to realize the same
  • Researches, models, and tracks secure system standards, industry trends, market technology, potential threats, tactics, and procedures for ecosystem applicability and reference
  • Creates detailed and clear functional technical requirements for the organization's security operations engagement and interaction, ensuring stakeholders clearly understand how to engage with Information Security Strategy services
  • Analyzes root cause for technical issues, and design measures and methods to mitigate future re-occurrences
  • Identifies solutions and implements automation of vulnerability scanning and monitoring of the organization's infrastructure, applications, and network
  • Prioritizes architectural needs and solutions with other senior executives and ensures they are in line with, criticality, feasibility, and Information Security Strategy

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Certifications:
  • Azure Security Engineer Certification
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Certification in Information Security Strategy Management (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA Security + Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • TS-SCI Security Clearance Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • 12+ years of directly-related or relevant experience, preferably in information security.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Behavioral Skills:
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Decision Making
  • Impact and Influencing
  • Leadership Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Presentation Skills
  • Planning

Technical Skills:
  • Application Architecture
  • Cybersecurity
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Information Security Strategy Standards (SOX, ISO 27001/27002, COBIT, ITIL, NIST, PCI)
  • IT Risk Management
  • Network Solutions and Systems
  • Information Security Strategy
  • Threat Modelling
  • Security and Compliance Frameworks (i.e. CCM, NIST 800-53, CIS)

Tools Knowledge:
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Programming and Development Languages - JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python, SQL
  • Security Tools - SIEM, EDR, Email Security Gateway, SOAR, Firewall, Anti-virus, Firewalls, VPN IDS/IPS, AV, proxies, etc.

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. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Full time
Salary Range*
$156,300 - 241,010
*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/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.
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 [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
Affiliated Companies:
Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of directly-related or relevant experience in information security.
  • Application Architecture
  • Cybersecurity
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Information Security Standards and Regulations (SOX, ISO 27001/27002, COBIT, ITIL, NIST, PCI)
  • IT Risk Management
  • Network Solutions and Systems
  • Threat Modeling
  • Security and Compliance Frameworks (CCM, NIST 800-53, CIS)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • Python
  • SQL
  • SIEM
  • EDR
  • Email Security Gateway
  • SOAR
  • Firewall
  • Anti-virus / AV
  • VPN
  • IDS/IPS
  • Proxies
  • Azure Security Engineer Certification
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Certification in Information Security Strategy Management (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • TS-SCI Security Clearance Certification

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Cencora Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits begin on Day 1 and include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, behavioral health/EAP, virtual musculoskeletal physical therapy, tobacco-cessation, and a wellness program that can lower premiums. Immediate eligibility and broad coverage are consistently emphasized across the package.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave of 12 weeks, two weeks of paid caregiver leave, backup child care, and fertility and family‑building supports (including adoption and surrogacy assistance) are offered. Family supports are positioned to cover multiple paths to parenthood and caregiving needs.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) program provides a company match on contributions with flexibility to apply an equivalent match to qualifying student‑loan payments. This structure underscores support for long‑term savings alongside debt management.

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The Company
HQ: Conshohocken, PA
51,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Cencora is a leading pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. With 46,000+ global team members, we have the opportunity to make a positive impact on healthcare in communities everywhere. Our team members are empowered to activate their careers through a collective of tools and resources designed to support individual career interests and aspirations. We value our listening culture that actions real outcomes and our team members appreciate and recognize one another for contributions that are making a meaningful global impact. No matter what your role is here, the work we do together has meaning. When you join our team, you become a crucial part of a greater purpose. We’re committed to supporting you personally and professionally, so we can achieve more together at the center of health. Protect yourself from job scams: Recruitment scams are on the rise. To protect yourself, we urge you to be vigilant and follow these guidelines > https://careers.cencora.com/us/en/job-scams

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