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UnitedHealth Group · 1 day ago

Vice President, Security Architecture

Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $344K/yr

10+ years exp

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company dedicated to improving health outcomes globally. The Vice President, Security Architecture is responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise-wide vision for security architecture, driving collaboration and ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities

Establish and mature an Enterprise Security Architecture operating model as the single, low-friction engagement system for security architecture work across Engineering, Cyber, Infrastructure, Application, and Business teams

Develop and enforce security architecture frameworks and standards, embedding security by design into enterprise platforms and solutions

Launch and lead forums for architecture governance, technical strategy, and solution review, ensuring consistent adoption of best practices and alignment with enterprise risk posture

Own the strategy and execution for Security Solutions Architecture, including evaluation, selection, and integration of security technologies and platforms

Partner with domain architects to ensure security requirements are embedded in all enterprise domain architectures, supporting business agility and compliance

Measure and improve the maturity of enterprise security architecture, including posture assessments, solution effectiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives

Drive synergy between security architecture, audit, compliance, and risk management functions to ensure robust governance and regulatory alignment

Develop and execute an enterprise-wide security architecture strategy and integrated planning system that enables teams to deliver secure solutions efficiently

Standardize security architecture frameworks, reference models, and operational metrics across platforms and business units

Lead forums and operating models for architecture governance, technical strategy, and solution review

Direct the product/backlog for scalable security architecture capabilities and ensure efficient intake/prioritization

Make solution choices (build, buy, deprecate) to maximize ROI and speed to operational maturity

Lead joint technical readiness and solution integration exercises with partner teams

Establish continuous improvement loops, incorporating lessons learned into architecture and solution backlogs

Serve as the trusted leader breaking down silos between Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams; implement repeatable, low-friction engagement models to increase business throughput and shared accountability

Own and lead engagement with key technology partners and vendors, influencing roadmaps and accelerating adoption of platform-native security features

Qualification

Security ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureSolutions ArchitectureCloud EnvironmentsCompliance ManagementIncident ResponseStakeholder EngagementLeadershipCross-functional Collaboration

Required

Develop and enforce security architecture frameworks and standards, embedding security by design into enterprise platforms and solutions

Launch and lead forums for architecture governance, technical strategy, and solution review, ensuring consistent adoption of best practices and alignment with enterprise risk posture

Own the strategy and execution for Security Solutions Architecture, including evaluation, selection, and integration of security technologies and platforms

Partner with domain architects to ensure security requirements are embedded in all enterprise domain architectures, supporting business agility and compliance

Measure and improve the maturity of enterprise security architecture, including posture assessments, solution effectiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives

Drive synergy between security architecture, audit, compliance, and risk management functions to ensure robust governance and regulatory alignment

Owns Enterprise Security Architecture operating model (intake → review → decision → delivery) and joint planning rhythms

Security architecture frameworks, standards, and reference models

Security Solutions Architecture strategy and realization (build vs. buy vs. deprecate), ensuring interoperability and operational readiness

Architecture governance forums, technical review boards, and solution evaluation processes

Security architecture metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement programs