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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Principal Security Architect

• FTE: 1.0

• Location: Remote. Candidate must reside in WI, MN, IA, or MI at the time of hire. Immigration sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B) is not available for this position.

Position Summary:

As the Principal Security Architect, you will serve as a senior technical authority and strategic advisor for enterprise information security. You will define, evolve, and govern security architecture across the organization—ensuring that systems, data, and people are protected in an environment of accelerating digital transformation.

You will partner closely with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams, as well as senior leadership, to shape long‑term security strategy, guide architectural decisions, and drive adoption of modern security patterns and controls.

What you will do:

• Architect and govern enterprise‑wide security patterns, frameworks, and reference architectures across applications, databases, networks, and infrastructure.

• Recommend and influence architectural changes that strengthen alignment with internal security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Evaluate emerging technologies, security capabilities, and industry trends to identify strategic opportunities for modernization and risk reduction.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies, standards, roadmaps, and enterprise security strategies in collaboration with senior leaders.

• Lead and participate in security assessments and audits; identify systemic gaps and design pragmatic, scalable mitigation plans.

• Provide expert guidance on complex security challenges, applying deep technical judgment and broad architectural experience.

• Mentor and coach architects, engineers, and analysts to elevate security design maturity across the organization.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 10+ years of experience in information security, security architecture, or related technical leadership roles.

• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise security architecture, risk management, and modern security control frameworks.

• Proven experience collaborating with application development, database engineering, networking, and infrastructure teams.

• Ability to analyze complex technical environments, develop actionable recommendations, and influence decision‑making at multiple levels.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly, respectfully, and effectively across diverse audiences.

• A calm, professional, and empathetic approach when partnering with colleagues and end users.

• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills with the ability to build alignment and drive outcomes.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and guiding technical teams.

What you will get:

• The opportunity to shape enterprise security strategy and architecture at a high level.

• A role where your expertise directly strengthens organizational security and resilience.

• Collaboration with skilled teams across IT and the business.

• The chance to influence policy, standards, and long-term security direction.

• A culture built on respect, transparency, trust, and service to others.

• Meaningful work that protects the organization and supports the people who rely on it.

• Starting salary of $131,123 + based on years of experience.

In addition to this rewarding work, you will receive:

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need

• Professional Development: Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center

• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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