Security Domain Architect - Expert

Independence Pet Group•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America. We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. Architecture for: IAM; Endpoint Protection / EDR / XDR; Endpoint Management; SIEM & MDR; DLP & Data Governance; Email Archiving; Email Security; Patch Management ITSM / Asset Management;Security Awareness;Web & Network Security;Cloud Security;AppSec / DevSecOps;Incident Response;Backup / DR;Password Management;Governance / GRC;SAST / DAST;Third-Party Risk Management;OFAC Screening;; Principal Architect – Security Architecture This hands-on leader - Security Architect will lead enterprise-wide security architecture, standards, and governance across all insurance and non-insurance brands. The role is pivotal in safeguarding IPH’s assets and driving digital transformation, ensuring compliance, resilience, and trust as we scale to become the world’s largest pet insurance and pet health provider. Reporting Structure Reports to: Chief Architect (Head of Architecture) Partners with: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Other key partners: Platform Engineering, SecOps, Data/AI, Infra & Ops, Legal & Compliance Location: Remote/Hybrid – Chicago preferred - 2 days a week in office. Role Overview In close collaboration with the CISO team, this role defines and governs enterprise security architecture for IPH, embedding security into all platforms, applications, and processes. The Security Architect will enable secure adoption of cloud-native services, AI-driven automation, and zero-trust principles across the enterprise, while ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks. Key Focus Areas Establishing unified security architecture across multiple zones/domains/lines of business Driving Zero Trust adoption and identity-centric security Governing AI/ML security and Responsible AI aligned to NIST AI RMF Embedding security in DevOps and defining reusable security patterns Mapping controls to regulatory frameworks (PCI-DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR/CCPA, NAIC, Quebec Law 25) Secure and Align with IPH Calandra Toolkit and Skylark Security Stack for standards and implementation

Requirements

Experience with 10+ years as a security Architect.
Strong knowledge of cloud-native security patterns and compliance frameworks
Familiarity with securing AI/ML and agentic workflows

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Define and maintain security architecture standards for the enterprise (we are Microsoft technology, Azure-centric, Insurance-focused)
Architect and govern Zero Trust across landing zones; implement unified Conditional Access and identity governance for Internal and external users.
Publish reusable security patterns for multi-tenant and cross-brand scenarios
Oversee security for AKS, API management, and cloud-native infrastructure
Ensure alignment with Calandra Toolkit and Skylark Security Stack for architecture reviews and compliance
Drive CIAM strategy (Ping vs Microsoft Entra External ID) and support governance for unified identity across all brands
Implement MFA with adaptive logic to reduce friction and cost while mitigating VOIP-based fraud
Integrate IAM for all internal users.
Architect and develop a security controls catalog mapped to PCI-DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR/CCPA, NAIC, Quebec Law 25
Support audits: evidence collection, control mapping, documentation, and posture improvement
Embed KYC, AML, and ABC checks into Skylark workflows; automate OFAC, UK, and EU watchlist checks
Define secure patterns for APIs, microservices, and integration pipelines
Implement container security, workload isolation, and encryption standards
Drive DevSecOps adoption (SAST/DAST/Secrets/IaC) and govern GitHub Advanced Security and Azure DevOps integrations
Architect security for Azure AI/ML platforms (Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, Databricks)
Lead Responsible AI security governance aligned to NIST AI RMF
Secure agentic workflows and Gen-AI integrations
Develop future-state security architecture roadmap aligned with IPH’s digital transformation goals
Retain Tier-2 SOC capabilities in-house for compliance with NYDFS, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001
Champion security automation and AI-driven threat detection