Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.

About the role

As the Enterprise Architect for Information Security, you will work with business and technical teams to build strategies and guardrails which shape COUNTRY Financial's security posture. Your partnership and influence will guide our teams toward a resilient, secure-by-design ecosystem which enables the organization to scale, adapt and quickly deliver solutions. In this role, you will define blueprints for a Zero-Trust access model, Cloud-Native security controls, secure use of AI and complex regulatory requirements to be used in a modern development environment. You will influence senior IT and business leadership and drive adoption of secure design patterns across our Architecture Community of Practice by balancing robust security with delivery velocity.

How does this role make an impact?

- Create, maintain, and govern architectural views and blueprints depicting the Business and IT landscape in its current, transitional, and future state. - Recommend long-term direction on strategic advancements within the technical portfolio. - Define and maintain standards for artifacts containing architectural content within the operating model. - Build a Community of Practice for solutions architecture while leveraging architectural tools, processes, and practices. - Offer insight, guidance, and direction on the usage of emerging trends and technical capabilities.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• 12+ years of experience in IT and Cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a dedicated Enterprise or Lead Architecture role.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformations or security modernization initiatives in a highly regulated environment (Insurance or Finance preferred).
• Demonstrated success establishing and evangelizing Reference Architectures and patterns for cloud-native applications, data protection, and identity management.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience designing for compliance with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GLBA, NAIC, and awareness of evolving Data Privacy laws (CCPA/GDPR).
• Security Frameworks: Deep proficiency in NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, and Zero Trust Maturity Models.
• Infrastructure & Cloud: Hands-on experience with AWS/Azure security, container security, cloud posture management, and secure access services.
• Identity & Data: Expertise in modern IAM (OIDC, SAML, Passwordless) and Data Security (DLP, Encryption at rest/transit/use).
• Working knowledge of TOGAF or SABSA (Security Architecture Framework).
• Experience in Agile/SAFe environments, ensuring architecture keeps pace with frequent delivery cycles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Base Pay Range:

$161,600-$222,200

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay:

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Come join our team at COUNTRY today!