Information Security Architect

Masimo • Irvine, CA

102d • $145,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Information Security Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s information security strategy and architecture. This role ensures that security controls are integrated into systems, applications, and infrastructure, aligning with business objectives while protecting against evolving cyber threats. The architect will collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Legal, HR, Product, Engineering, other business units, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to security standards, frameworks, regulatory requirements and Masimo policy.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive work experience in information security or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, HITRUST, PCI DSS), secure network and application design, and cloud security models.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies: SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP, PKI, firewalls, vulnerability management, and encryption.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud security architectures.
• Strong understanding of identity management, authentication, and access control principles.
• Strong knowledge regarding common attacks, attack methods, and defense architectures.
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or other related information security certifications are required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture, ensuring it aligns with business strategy and IT initiatives.
• Define security requirements for new systems, applications, and network designs.
• Provide subject matter expertise on security best practices, frameworks, and emerging threats.
• Evaluate, design, and implement security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, identity and access management, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
• Ensure secure integration of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) testing for security technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Ensure architecture is compliant with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, HITRUST, ISO 27001, and applicable regulatory requirements (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.).
• Collaborate with risk management to assess, document, and mitigate security risks.
• Maintain architectural documentation and enforce security design patterns.
• Partner with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams, application developers, and business units to embed security into projects from inception.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to security engineers and analysts.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex security issues.
• Research emerging threats and security technologies to improve defenses.
• Recommend enhancements to policies, standards, and procedures to strengthen security posture.
• Participate in security incident response activities, providing architectural guidance to containment and remediation efforts.

Benefits

• The anticipated range for this position is $145,000 - $170,000.
• This position also qualifies for up to 10% annual bonus based on Company, department, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees