[Remote] Lead Cybersecurity Architect (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a visionary Cybersecurity Architect to design and implement comprehensive security frameworks that protect their digital assets and critical infrastructure. This role involves serving as a security subject matter expert and partnering across business units to ensure secure technology deployment while transforming the cybersecurity strategy from reactive to proactive operations.

Responsibilities
• Design and implement enterprise-wide security architecture frameworks aligned with organizational security objectives
• Develop and maintain security protocols for broadcast systems, digital platforms, and critical infrastructure
• Create secure network architectures with proper segmentation and access controls
• Design identity and access management (IAM) solutions supporting modern authentication methods and zero-trust principles
• Establish cloud security baselines and integrated security frameworks for development operations
• Partner with engineering teams to embed security throughout the technology lifecycle
• Develop threat models and control strategies fully integrated into design, development, and operation of technology platforms
• Maintain security risk management plans that balance operational efficiency with security requirements
• Participate in security review processes for technology initiatives, acquisitions, and product implementations
• Conduct security architecture reviews for new tools, applications, and infrastructure changes
• Provide technical guidance during security intake processes, ensuring early security integration
• Collaborate on security governance for emerging technologies including artificial intelligence implementations
• Design and implement security monitoring and detection capabilities to support threat defense
• Develop disaster recovery procedures and business continuity plans for critical operations
• Lead post-incident analysis and architecture improvements based on threat intelligence
• Support security service transitions while maintaining architectural oversight
• Partner with leadership teams as a strategic security advisor
• Work cross-functionally with development, operations, and business teams to embed security best practices
• Support integration activities by implementing secure onboarding processes and assessments
• Mentor security team members and promote cyber-awareness across the organization
• Effectively communicate security program importance to obtain support and buy-in from stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Skills
• Demonstrated success in leading security initiatives and driving organizational change
• Security architecture expertise with knowledge of industry frameworks, network security, identity management, cloud environments, security tools, programming languages, and encryption technologies
• Experience with security standards, threat assessment, compliance frameworks, and data privacy regulations
• Strong communication, analytical, project management, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Industry experience, advanced certifications, emerging technology security knowledge, incident response background, and security automation expertise
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 8+ years experience in related field preferred; certification is required in some areas
• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity architecture a plus
• Extensive cybersecurity experience with proven expertise in enterprise security architecture and cross-functional collaboration preferred

Company Overview
• Serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. It was founded in 1878, and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.scripps.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship
• The E.W. Scripps Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2022, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.