Cybersecurity Architect-(IAM, Network Security, SOC, GRC & AI Security)

Jersey, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 29-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Cybersecurity Architect Insurance (IAM Network Security SOC GRC & AI Security)

Location: New Jersey

Department: Information Security / Cybersecurity

Reports To: Cyber Security Leader AMS

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Architect to design implement and lead the enterprise cybersecurity architecture across our insurance technology landscape.
This role requires deep expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) Network Security Security Operations (SOC) Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) and AI Security combined with strong knowledge of insurance data protection financial regulations and risk management frameworks.

The ideal candidate will have experience securing policy administration systems claims platforms customer portals and AI-based underwriting and fraud detection solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Security Architecture & Strategy

Develop and maintain the enterprise cybersecurity architecture aligned with business strategy compliance mandates and threat landscape.
Define and enforce security reference architectures for on-prem cloud and hybrid environments.
Integrate security-by-design principles across insurance systems data platforms and digital services.
Collaborate with enterprise architects DevOps and IT teams to embed secure design patterns.

2. Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Architect and oversee enterprise IAM solutions including SSO MFA PAM and federated identity (SAML OIDC OAuth2).
Manage identity lifecycle access governance and privilege controls for employees partners and customers.
Implement Zero Trust principles to secure access to underwriting claims and policy systems.
Oversee IAM integrations with customer portals APIs and third-party vendors.

3. Network Security

Design and maintain secure network architectures for corporate offices data centers and cloud environments.
Manage firewalls IDS/IPS VPNs SD-WAN NAC and microsegmentation strategies.
Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and secure interconnections with partner ecosystems and brokers.
Conduct network threat modeling vulnerability assessments and security posture reviews.

4. Security Operations (SOC)

Provide architectural leadership for SOC platforms including SIEM SOAR EDR/XDR and threat intelligence solutions.
Enhance incident detection response automation and threat hunting capabilities.
Define incident response playbooks tailored to financial and insurance-related threats (e.g. data exfiltration ransomware).
Establish performance metrics and continuous improvement plans for SOC operations.

5. Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Define and maintain the cybersecurity governance framework aligned with NAIC Model Law ISO 27001 NIST CSF SOC 2 PCI-DSS and applicable privacy laws.
Conduct risk assessments monitor control effectiveness and ensure compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
Support third-party risk management and vendor security assessments.
Lead internal and external security audits and oversee compliance documentation.

6. AI Security

Architect secure AI/ML systems for insurance applications such as underwriting fraud detection and claims automation.
Implement AI model governance ensuring data integrity explainability and compliance with emerging AI regulations.
Mitigate risks such as model poisoning bias prompt injection and data leakage.
Collaborate with data science and actuarial teams to secure AI pipelines handling sensitive customer and financial data.
Stay current with AI risk frameworks (NIST AI RMF ISO/IEC 23894 EU AI Act).

7. Leadership & Collaboration

Act as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to business leaders IT executives and risk management teams.
Mentor security engineers and analysts on architecture design and cybersecurity best practices.
Drive awareness training and cultural alignment toward a proactive security posture.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Security or related discipline.
8 years of progressive cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years in an architectural or leadership capacity.
Proven experience in insurance or financial services environments securing core systems and customer data.

Technical Skills

Expertise in IAM platforms (Okta Azure AD CyberArk SailPoint Ping).
Strong proficiency in network security (firewalls IDS/IPS NAC VPN SD-WAN microsegmentation).
Experience designing SOC architectures (SIEM SOAR EDR/XDR threat intelligence).
Knowledge of AI/ML system security model governance and data protection.
Solid understanding of cloud security (AWS Azure GCP) and Zero Trust architectures.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks: NAIC Model Law SOC 2 ISO 27001 NIST 800-53 GDPR and PCI-DSS.
Experience with data privacy (PII financial data customer information) and third-party vendor security.

Certifications (Preferred)

CISSP CCSP or CISM.
Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) or equivalent IAM certification.
Network Security certifications (CND CCNP Security PCNSE NSE).
AI Security / Governance credentials (MIT AI Risk & Security (ISC) AI NIST AI RMF).
CRISC CISA or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer for GRC expertise.

Job Title: Cybersecurity Architect Insurance (IAM Network Security SOC GRC & AI Security) Location: New Jersey Department: Information Security / Cybersecurity Reports To: Cyber Security Leader AMS Position Overview We are seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Architect to design implement and...