Lead IT Security Architect – SailPoint

CNO Financial Group

. Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) platform .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,500 - $195,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Zero Trust security principles, with a strong focus on security architecture, compliance, and risk management. Proven ability to collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to develop and implement effective information security strategies and solutions.

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Security ArchitectureIdentity Governance and Administration (IGA)Identity and Access Management (IAM)CISSP CertificationNIST Compliance

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Hard Skills

Access GovernanceSegregation of Duties (SoD)Security Risk AssessmentIdentity Lifecycle ManagementSecurity Policy Development

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CollaborationTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

SailPointActive DirectoryAzure AD (Entra ID)ServiceNowCloud Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCGEITCRISC

Industry Keywords

SOX CompliancePCI-DSSHIPAA ComplianceISO 27001Zero Trust Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) platform
Enhance and maintain access governance segregation of duties (SoD) processes
Work with business, Audit, and application teams to develop and maintain segregation of duties access controls
Create security architecture standards for adoption of new technology
Identify, quantify, and provide design requirements for security risks related to IT and enterprise projects
Partner with business representatives and IT leaders to define information security strategy and direction
Develop formal management reporting dashboards and metrics for senior leadership on information security risk and exposure
Understand security product/service cost drivers and industry and business trends impacting the information security program
Identify areas where security policies and procedures require change or new policies need to be developed
Provide information security subject matter expertise to technology teams and projects
Evaluate and recommend security software/hardware and integration into existing architecture
Perform third-party security risk assessments, especially for cloud service providers
Facilitate third-party requests for information on CNO’s information security program and policies
Ensure proper technologies are used to meet SOX, PCI, and HIPAA/HITECH compliance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Ten years of progressive IT experience
Three years of experience as a security architect or related role
Ability to effectively partner with IT and business stakeholders and translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong understanding of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Zero Trust security principles
Experience designing access governance, certification, role management, and identity lifecycle management solutions
Must be based in the United States
Ability to work Central or Eastern Time hours
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Preferred: CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, or related security certifications
Preferred: Experience integrating SailPoint with Active Directory/Azure AD (Entra ID), LDAP directories, ServiceNow, cloud platforms, and SaaS applications
Preferred: Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA/HITECH

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Performance-based bonus or sales incentive
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short-term & long-term disability insurance
Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays
Paid parental leave
Company-paid life insurance
Mental & Financial Well-Being resources
Flexible work environment
Fully remote work from any US-based location
Occasional travel to corporate offices may be required
Access to work from corporate offices for associates living within 60 miles of Carmel, IN or Chicago, IL