Managing Director – Enterprise Security Architecture, Engineering

The Cigna Group

Managing Director leading secure architecture and cybersecurity platform engineering for The Cigna Group’s healthcare technology business. Driving cloud, AI, identity, and cyber operations protection at enterprise scale.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $220,100 - $366,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading security architecture and engineering initiatives, with a focus on cloud-native solutions, DevSecOps practices, and compliance with cybersecurity frameworks. Proven ability to drive automation, scalability, and resilience in security technologies while fostering collaboration across technology and business leaders.

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Security Architecture LeadershipCloud Platform Expertise (AWS, Azure)DevSecOps ImplementationCybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS)Executive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Security ArchitectureCloud EngineeringCybersecurity Platform DeliveryAutomationAPI-Driven ArchitecturesData ProtectionAI/ML Security ConsiderationsInfrastructure-as-CodePolicy-as-CodeMulti-Cloud Strategies

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersMentoring Leadership TalentCollaboration Across TeamsRisk ManagementBusiness Enablement

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCCSP

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityCloud SecurityRegulated EnvironmentsEmerging Technology Risk ManagementSecure Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Security Architecture & Engineering as an enterprise capability
Establish and govern security architecture standards, reference architectures, and design patterns across applications, cloud, infrastructure, and platform services
Embed security across the technology delivery lifecycle through secure-by-design and DevSecOps practices
Drive scalable, resilient, automated engineering outcomes aligned with cloud-native and platform-based architectures
Own the strategy, architecture, roadmap, modernization, and delivery of core cybersecurity platforms and services
Lead teams designing, implementing, integrating, automating, and lifecycle-managing security technologies, reusable services, APIs, and engineering capabilities
Establish platform engineering practices and metrics to improve reliability, scalability, performance, resiliency, adoption, operational efficiency, and user experience
Define secure cloud adoption strategies across multi-cloud and hybrid environments
Partner with cloud, infrastructure, and application leaders on secure platform configuration, architecture, and operation
Lead development of guardrails and controls enforcing security and compliance requirements
Promote infrastructure-as-code, policy-as-code, automated security controls, and reusable cloud-native security patterns
Establish security architecture and controls for AI/GenAI solutions, including model governance, data protection, and responsible AI practices
Partner with enterprise AI and data teams to enable secure adoption of analytics, machine learning, and automation
Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into security and engineering strategies
Drive AI-enabled security capabilities, automation, and engineering solutions
Advise senior technology and business leaders on security architecture, cloud risk, and investment priorities
Align architecture and engineering decisions with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements
Partner with risk, compliance, and audit teams on controls and governance
Provide executive-level communication on security posture, architecture direction, and key risks
Develop and execute a multi-year cybersecurity platform strategy
Build and mentor leadership talent and foster a culture balancing risk management, business enablement, and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, or technology leadership roles
Proven experience leading enterprise-level security architecture, secure engineering, and cybersecurity platform delivery functions within complex, regulated environments
Deep expertise across cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and hybrid architectures
Expertise in security architecture frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and CIS
Expertise across application, infrastructure, identity, and data security domains
Demonstrated experience with cloud-native, DevSecOps, automation, and API-driven architectures
Familiarity with AI/ML security considerations, data protection, and emerging technology risk management
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders across a matrixed organization
Experience operating in globally distributed environments with internal and external partners
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP preferred
For home working, cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload speeds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long term incentive plan eligibility
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
Remote/work-from-home option for the right candidate
Cable broadband or fiber optic internet requirement for home working