Principal, Security Architect

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•New Brunswick, NJ

5d•$102,000 - $204,000•Remote

About The Position

The Security Architect designs, evaluates, and strengthens the security architecture that protects DePuy Synthes' technology assets, data, and operational environments. Sitting within the Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security organization, this role serves as a technical authority on security controls—assessing system and network configurations, identifying vulnerabilities and exposures, performing root-cause analysis, and contributing to the design, development, and implementation of countermeasures and security tooling across the enterprise. This role is responsible for advancing the organization's Zero Trust, Secure by Design, and Resilient by Design strategy, ensuring security and resilience are embedded into every technology platform, architecture decision, and transformation initiative.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related technical field.
8+ years of experience in information security, with demonstrated depth in security architecture and controls.
Hands-on experience with vulnerability and exposure management, including assessment and remediation.
Strong knowledge of network security and segmentation, firewalls, and zero-trust architecture.
Experience designing endpoint protection and device security controls (e.g., EDR/XDR, device hardening).
Experience with cloud security across one or more major platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including secure configuration and workload protection.
Working knowledge of application and data security principles, including secure SDLC and data protection.
Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
English proficiency required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related discipline.
Experience securing Operational Technology (OT) and connected/IoT device environments.
Experience defining security controls for AI, data, and Generative AI solutions.
Experience in a regulated industry (MedTech, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare) with familiarity in associated compliance requirements.
Experience with security automation, SOAR, and security tooling integration.
Experience supporting large-scale transformation or separation programs.
Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP, SABSA, or cloud security certifications) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of Secure by Design, Resilient by Design, and Zero Trust architectures across cloud, network, endpoint, identity, application, data, and OT environments.
Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for new and existing solutions.
Drive the enterprise Zero Trust strategy, including identity, segmentation, least privilege, and continuous verification capabilities.
Design network segmentation and micro-segmentation architectures to protect critical assets and reduce lateral movement.
Define vulnerability and exposure management strategies, including risk-based prioritization and remediation.
Develop resilient security architectures that strengthen containment, recovery, and business continuity capabilities.
Design endpoint security controls, hardening standards, device compliance frameworks, and EDR/XDR integrations.
Establish secure architectures for cloud, AI, data, and application environments, including secure development, DevSecOps, and AI governance practices.
Develop OT security architectures that protect manufacturing, laboratory, and connected device environments.
Partner with Enterprise and Solution Architects to embed security, resilience, and compliance requirements across transformation initiatives.
Evaluate architectures and configurations against frameworks including NIST, NIST Zero Trust, CIS, ISO 27001, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Drive security automation, tooling integrations, and engineering improvements that enhance enterprise defenses.
Perform root-cause analysis of security findings and incidents, recommending strategic and sustainable improvements.
Produce architecture standards, reference designs, technical documentation, and executive-level roadmaps.
Mentor and coach security architects and engineers while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))