Manager of Security Architecture

Overview

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies-an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.

Good Things You Can Count On.• Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office• Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)• Competitive pay + generous PTO• Medical, dental & vision starting day one• 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Responsibilities

The Manager of Security Architecture leads the design, governance, and improvement of enterprise and cloud security architecture. This role oversees security controls and technologies, regulatory compliance, secure software development, threat detection and incident response, while managing the Security Architecture team and strengthening protections for organizational systems and data.

• Design, implement, and continuously improve security architectures, frameworks, and controls for enterprise and cloud environments.
• Evaluate, approve, and integrate security tools and technologies into cloud infrastructure, including decisions about updates and replacements.
• Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud-based systems and data.
• Incorporate security into the software development lifecycle and establish standards for secure coding and code reviews.
• Maintain compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including ISO, NIST, GDPR, and NYDFS Part 500, and update security practices as requirements change.
• Direct security incident response, analysis, documentation, threat detection, assessments, and audits.
• Work with executives, business leaders, development teams, and other technical groups to manage risk and improve the organization's security posture.
• Manage the Security Architecture team, including hiring, workforce planning, performance management, employee development, budgets, priorities, and resource allocation.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, security architecture, or a related technology discipline.
• Experience with cloud environments and cloud security.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing security professionals, including performance management and employee development.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational priorities.
• Experience developing and executing plans, leading organizational initiatives, and managing cross-functional projects.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across organizational levels and make risk-based decisions.

Preferred

• At least 2 years of leadership experience managing security architecture, cloud security, or cybersecurity teams.
• Microsoft Azure experience.
• Relevant certification, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

Wilkes‑Barre, PA

Interview Integrity Notice: Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval.