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Remote Security Architect jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like financial services, cloud technology, healthcare, and government contracting. Employers hiring remote security architects right now include Humana, AbbVie, and Fellowship Health Resources. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Do you thrive on designing secure, enterprise-scale solutions that protect critical systems, data, and networks? As a Lead Security Architect in Humana, you will play a key role in shaping the security blueprint for the organization by aligning security architecture and infrastructure with enterprise business and technology priorities. In this role, you will partner with EIP and business leaders to assess emerging threats, identify architectural gaps, and design forward-looking security solutions that strengthen Humana's overall security posture. You will also lead security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and product security reviews while helping develop innovative testing approaches and mitigation strategies for evolving risks. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence enterprise architecture, guide secure technology design, and help protect the business through strategic, modern security architecture.
The Lead Security Architect engages with relevant EIP stakeholders to identify current and emerging security threats and works to design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge. Additionally, the role actively works to identify gaps within existing EIP reference architecture and designs updates to impacted security architecture elements to mitigate emerging threats. Performs and oversees efforts to conduct vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and security assessments of relevant enterprise / EIP infrastructure. Ensures EIP and Humana stakeholder security requirements are necessary to protect Humana's business functions and are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture.
The Lead Security Architect role is aligned to a segment (line of business) to proactively discover security issues during solution design and prevent vulnerabilities during development.
Responsibilities for the Lead Security Architect include:
- Perform application security assessments, threat models and enforce design patterns while integrating them into a modern SDLC.
- Determine security architecture requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements.
- Propose and advise solutions or strategies that address business segment security risks or gaps.
- Use independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
- Serve as a single point of contact and develop relationships with business segment (line of business).
- Proactively communicate design and secure development principles to appropriate stakeholders.
- Proactively improve security designs to reduce vulnerabilities found after development of code.
- Influence stakeholders to correct security deficiencies in the solution design as well as developed code.
- Provide solutions to security deficiencies while allowing for necessary business and technical functionality.
- Automation and standardization of all applicable processes.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant information technology field (Information Technology, Information System Management, Computer Science, etc.)
- 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years focused on security architecture.
- Experience performing threat modeling and application security assessments.
- Experience integrating security controls into modern SDLC and DevSecOps environments.
- Experience conducting architecture and design reviews for enterprise applications.
- Experience remediating security vulnerabilities and advising engineering teams on secure design practices.
- Experience securing APIs, web applications, and cloud-based workloads.
- Experience working within Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud environments.
- Experience communicating security risks and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.
- Experience implementing enterprise security technologies with organization-wide impact.
- Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in relevant information technology field (Information Technology, Information System Management, Computer Science, etc.)
- CISSP or CEH or similar certification.
- Experience in Product or Application Security.
- Architecture Certification in one of the leading cloud platforms.
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$142,300 - $195,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 09-29-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Become a part of our caring community
Do you thrive on designing secure, enterprise-scale solutions that protect critical systems, data, and networks? As a Lead Security Architect in Humana, you will play a key role in shaping the security blueprint for the organization by aligning security architecture and infrastructure with enterprise business and technology priorities. In this role, you will partner with EIP and business leaders to assess emerging threats, identify architectural gaps, and design forward-looking security solutions that strengthen Humana's overall security posture. You will also lead security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and product security reviews while helping develop innovative testing approaches and mitigation strategies for evolving risks. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence enterprise architecture, guide secure technology design, and help protect the business through strategic, modern security architecture.
The Lead Security Architect engages with relevant EIP stakeholders to identify current and emerging security threats and works to design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge. Additionally, the role actively works to identify gaps within existing EIP reference architecture and designs updates to impacted security architecture elements to mitigate emerging threats. Performs and oversees efforts to conduct vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and security assessments of relevant enterprise / EIP infrastructure. Ensures EIP and Humana stakeholder security requirements are necessary to protect Humana's business functions and are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture.
The Lead Security Architect role is aligned to a segment (line of business) to proactively discover security issues during solution design and prevent vulnerabilities during development.
Responsibilities for the Lead Security Architect include:
- Perform application security assessments, threat models and enforce design patterns while integrating them into a modern SDLC.
- Determine security architecture requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements.
- Propose and advise solutions or strategies that address business segment security risks or gaps.
- Use independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
- Serve as a single point of contact and develop relationships with business segment (line of business).
- Proactively communicate design and secure development principles to appropriate stakeholders.
- Proactively improve security designs to reduce vulnerabilities found after development of code.
- Influence stakeholders to correct security deficiencies in the solution design as well as developed code.
- Provide solutions to security deficiencies while allowing for necessary business and technical functionality.
- Automation and standardization of all applicable processes.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant information technology field (Information Technology, Information System Management, Computer Science, etc.)
- 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years focused on security architecture.
- Experience performing threat modeling and application security assessments.
- Experience integrating security controls into modern SDLC and DevSecOps environments.
- Experience conducting architecture and design reviews for enterprise applications.
- Experience remediating security vulnerabilities and advising engineering teams on secure design practices.
- Experience securing APIs, web applications, and cloud-based workloads.
- Experience working within Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud environments.
- Experience communicating security risks and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.
- Experience implementing enterprise security technologies with organization-wide impact.
- Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in relevant information technology field (Information Technology, Information System Management, Computer Science, etc.)
- CISSP or CEH or similar certification.
- Experience in Product or Application Security.
- Architecture Certification in one of the leading cloud platforms.
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$142,300 - $195,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 09-29-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Humana27
- AbbVie5
- Fellowship Health Resources5
- NTT DATA3
- Wittij Consulting3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote security architect jobs.
- 7-10 years of information security experience with at least 3 in an architecture role
- CISSP certification required or expected within a defined period after hire
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing zero-trust or least-privilege network architectures
- Proficiency with cloud security controls in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
- Ability to conduct threat modeling using frameworks such as STRIDE or MITRE ATT&CK
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Security Architect Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote security architect openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sifting through irrelevant listings.
Prove async communication on your resume
Remote security architect teams rely on written documentation for architecture decisions, threat models, and risk assessments. Name specific deliverables you've produced, like security design documents or runbooks, to show you can communicate complex security concepts without a whiteboard.
Highlight cloud and zero-trust credentials upfront
Remote employers screening security architects scan quickly for cloud platform depth and zero-trust experience. Lead your resume and cover note with your most relevant certifications, the cloud environments you've secured, and the compliance frameworks you've implemented.
Prepare for remote technical interviews with live environments
Remote security architect interviews often include live architecture reviews or threat-modeling sessions over video. Practice walking through a security design decision out loud, sharing your screen, and explaining tradeoffs clearly, because that mirrors exactly how you'll work on the job.
Remote Security Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote security architect job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams that need security embedded into product and infrastructure decisions from day one. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and hands-on experience with cloud security frameworks, zero-trust architecture, and compliance standards like SOC 2 or FedRAMP. Candidates who can document past security programs and show async collaboration experience consistently edge out those who can't.
Which companies hire remote security architects?
Employers currently hiring remote security architects include Humana, AbbVie, and Fellowship Health Resources, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The bulk of remote demand comes from cloud-native software companies, financial services firms, and managed security service providers that run fully distributed engineering teams.
Can you get a remote security architect job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level security architect roles are harder to land because employers need you to operate independently from day one without in-office mentorship. Your strongest move is to build a portfolio of home lab projects, open-source contributions, or documented security assessments. Certifications like CISSP, CCSP, or AWS Security Specialty signal readiness to remote hiring teams when direct work history is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote security architect jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated security engineering ability than a specific degree, particularly at companies evaluating candidates on what they've built and defended. A strong combination of certifications, a documented portfolio of security architecture work, and verifiable experience with cloud platforms and threat modeling frameworks can carry more weight than a diploma alone.
Which industries hire the most remote security architects?
Most remote security architect openings sit in Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors hire security architects remotely because their engineering and compliance teams are already distributed and security decisions need to be embedded directly into distributed infrastructure rather than managed from a central office.
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