Solutions Architect

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

  • Topeka, Kansas
  • 18 days ago
    Want to know if you’re a fit?
    Upload your resume and let our AI show you.

    Skills

    • Architectural Designunmatched
    • Architectural Servicesunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Cloud Architectureunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Data Managementunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Fitnessunmatched
    • Incentive Programsunmatched
    • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
    • Information Architectureunmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Management Strategyunmatched
    • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
    • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Operations Security (OPSEC)unmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Platform as a Service (PaaS)unmatched
    • Resource Utilizationunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Security Architectureunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Use Casesunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

    Description

    Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

    Why Join Us?

    • Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
    • FamilyComes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
    • Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
    • Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
    • Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
    • Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

    Benefits & Perks

    • Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
      • Incentive pay program (EPIP)
      • Health/Vision/Dental insurance
      • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
      • Fertility/Adoption assistance
      • 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
      • 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
      • Tuition reimbursement
      • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

    Job Summary

    The Information Security Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions for BCBSKS. This position collaborates closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and external vendors to translate complex requirements into actionable architectural designs ensuring the successful delivery of solutions across various platforms. Your technical expertise combined with your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly will help drive innovation and efficiency in our organization. As an Information Security Solutions Architect, you will lead the architectural design process, ensure alignment with industry's security best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our technical landscape.

    What you'll do

    • Solution Design: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and design secure end-to-end solutions that meet both functional and technical specifications.
    • Architecture Leadership: Lead the development of architectural frameworks and principles that ensure scalability, security, and performance in complex environments.
    • Technical Expertise: Provide deep technical security knowledge in areas such as infrastructure architecture (cloud and on-prem), , software development, networking, data management, and integration, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Identify appropriate tools and frameworks based on use case requirements.
    • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business leaders, product managers, and technical teams to translate business needs into actionable technology solutions.
    • Collaboration with Teams: Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security experts, to implement solutions whilst reducing security risks.
    • Cost and Risk Management: Design cost-effective solutions while ensuring the minimization of technical risks. Evaluate trade-offs and recommend alternative approaches when necessary. Identify cost management strategies to maximize resource utilization while minimizing unnecessary expenditures.
    • Documentation: Create and maintain clear documentation for architectural designs, decisions, and best practices to support ongoing development and knowledge sharing.
    • Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the company's architecture and solution delivery.
    • Client and Vendor Interaction: Interface with external clients and third-party vendors to ensure that solutions align with both client expectations and vendor capabilities.
    • Implementation and Integration: Oversee infrastructure implementations/integrations (on-prem, cloud, PaaS, etc.), providing guidance and support to ensure minimal disruption and a seamless transition.

    What you need

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
    • Preferable 2 or more years of information/cyber security experience.
    • Proficient knowledge of security best practices within multiple domains including but not limited to identity, networking, endpoints, cloud,

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTopeka, Kansas

    Similar Jobs

    See more jobs