Protective Life · 1 day ago
Lead Security Architect
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expProtective Life is dedicated to helping protect customers against life's uncertainties. The Lead Security Architect will define and drive enterprise security architecture across hybrid and cloud environments, focusing on Azure security and compliance, while collaborating with various stakeholders to embed security into IT strategy.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise security strategy and architecture across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments
Develop and execute the security architecture roadmap aligned with organizational goals
Create and maintain security documentation, standards, patterns, and reference architectures, ensuring alignment with frameworks (NIST, OWASP, ISO, CIS)
Drive secure-by-design initiatives and develop security standards
Define, track, and report security metrics to demonstrate security maturity, program effectiveness, and compliance with standards
Design and oversee implementation of security architecture topologies for systems and enterprise enablement
Drive DevSecOps adoption and secure CI/CD integration, advancing automation and resilient delivery with container security (Kubernetes, Docker), IaC and PaC (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Azure Policy)
Apply strong business acumen to align security initiatives with organizational goals, and demonstrate experience working in agile environments to support rapid and flexible solution delivery
Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and incident response planning for Azure and hybrid systems
Provide expert guidance on identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, encryption, and cloud security
Evaluate, recommend, and select security products and vendors, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and business requirements
Build and maintain strong relationships with technology teams, suppliers, and business units
Mentor architects and engineers; foster a secure-by-design culture
Deliver security awareness training and guidance to business and IT teams
Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes; recommend innovative solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field (or 5+ years relevant experience)
At least 2+ years in a senior or lead security architecture role
Proven expertise in Azure security and compliance, hybrid cloud security, and enterprise security architecture
Experience with strategic planning, enterprise architecture, and IT portfolio management
Strong understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks
Hands-on experience with Azure security tools (Sentinel, Defender, Key Vault, Entra ID, Azure Firewall, Policy/Blueprints), monitoring, automation, and compliance reporting
Experience with DevSecOps and automating security controls in Azure
Familiarity with IAM, PKI, SSO, MFA, and secure API integration
Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence stakeholders
Experience working in agile environments
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of zero-trust architecture, secure cloud migration, and container security
Understanding of AI/ML security concepts
Familiarity with SOAR platforms and advanced threat detection tools
Ability to design and implement multi-cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Proficiency in risk modeling, attack surface reduction, and threat modeling techniques
Relevant security certifications, such as: Azure Security Specialty, Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, CIDSP, SANS, Security+, TOGAF, SASBA, etc
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Mental health benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
Cultural observance day
Contributions to healthcare accounts
Pension plan
401(k) plan with Company matching
ProHealth Rewards
Company
Protective Life
Protective is a holding company, whose subsidiaries provide financial services
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Protective Life has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2022 (1)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-06-04Acquired
2002-10-04IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Bielen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Paul Wells
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Business Wire
2026-01-05
Company data provided by crunchbase