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_By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?_

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

_WHY CHOOSE US?_

_As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity._ **_Work where your career is a force for good._**

_We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference._

_The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions._

_At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!_

_WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB:_

_The American Red Cross is looking for an experienced Principal to join the Information Security Architecture group. The Principal is a senior technical expert responsible for developing, governing, and guiding the security architecture across the enterprise. This role ensures that solutions are designed and implemented securely while supporting business resilience and innovation. The Principal, Information Systems Security provides leadership in secure design practices, security best practices, emerging technologies, and security controls_

_The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience in enterprise architecture and security engineering, excels in cross-functional collaboration, and can influence technical and business stakeholders at all levels._

_WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE: The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home anywhere in the USA._

_WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):_

+ _Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations ensuring alignment with the organization’s security strategy and risk tolerance._

+ _Evaluate and document security risks associated with architectural decisions and business initiatives._

+ _Advise on compensating controls when legacy systems or business constraints prevent ideal security solutions._

+ _Communicate complex security concepts to executive leadership, IT teams, and business stakeholders in a clear and actionable way._

+ _Ensure alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust principles._

+ _Assess proposed technologies and solutions for architectural fit, security effectiveness, and implementation feasibility._

+ _Provide secure-by-design guidance for application teams, including identity integration, API protection, data encryption, secure coding, and threat modeling._

+ _Collaborate with DevOps/DevSecOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and infrastructure-as-code systems._

+ _Assist in the development, publishing, and maintenance of security control standards, design principles, and architectural governance documentation._

+ _Analyze emerging technologies, security trends, and threat landscapes to guide architectural evolution._

+ _Recommend new tools, platforms, and patterns that enhance security posture and increase operational resilience._

+ _Lead initiatives related to Zero Trust, identity modernization, cloud-native security, automation, and security observability._

_WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications):_

+ _Education: Bachelor’s degree (4-year degree) in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field._

+ _Experience: Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 4 years in security architecture, engineering, or solution architecture roles._

+ _Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC or equivalent._

_Position Requirements:_

+ _Expert knowledge of network security, cloud architectures, application security, identity and access management, encryption, and secure protocols._

+ _Expert knowledge of maintaining cloud security posture for Azure and AWS environments._

+ _Hands-on experience with security technologies such as PKI, SIEM, firewalls, WAF, IAM/PAM, and vulnerability management tools._

+ _Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex systems and provide actionable guidance._

+ _Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder-influencing skills._

+ _Ability to work across diverse engineering, cloud, operations, and business teams_

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**_PAY INFORMATION_** _: The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**_

_BENEFITS FOR YOU:_

_We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn._

_• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans_

_• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts_

_• PTO + Holidays_

_• 401K with up to 5% Match_

_• Paid Family Leave_

_• Employee Assistance Programs_

_• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term_

_• Service Awards and Recognition_

_Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to_

_make your career a force for good!_

_The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law._

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_Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws._

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS (https://www.americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/employers-national-service) partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

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