Lead Security Architect Engineer

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We believe that How We Work Together Matters.  Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it.  Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry. 

Our new Lead Security Architect Engineer will be responsible for leading activities for core functionality, awareness, security, and performance of Azure-based IT architecture.

You will be challenged to work strategically and tactically  to ensure security best practices are maintained and proper upgrades and maintenance are correctly deployed enterprise wide.

  One minute you will be assessing Security Architecture for a new company device or platform.

The next minute running an agile meeting with your team to set focus for the week. 

And the next minute communicating security risks to cross-functional partners.

Regardless of the task, it's critical you have strong situational awareness and EQ as you'll work with diverse teams across  the organization.

This is a remote position, however the ideal candidate will be located in the Eastern or Central time zones.

To be blunt, this role will be about:

• Managing and leading the DevOps team, leading future IT infrastructure requirements and staff to meet the planned needs of the organization.
• Coordinating with internal and external partners to drive changes and improvements.
• Anticipating, tracking, and clearly articulate risks, changes, opportunities, implications, and options, as well as offer sound judgement and recommendations for infrastructure components and security ensuring best practices and industry standards are met.
• Defining enterprise architecture strategies, principles, vision, standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Being proficient with management of Office365 functionality and security mechanisms, including Email, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrivecloud services.
• Maintaining and providing oversight for the Azure Active Directory system and how it is integrated with and into 
• Taking an active role as a part of the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) 
• Performing Azure cloud services analysis, problem solving, and basic forensics type review for user activities and service functionality 

What we're high on...We value diverse skillsets, talents, and experiences. To be successful in this role we know you'll need:

• 5 or more years working with Azure infrastructure required
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification required
• Prior experience working with Agile development methods and practices
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• ITIL, CISSP or comparable certification 
• Prior experience with tenant migrations or federations involving Azure to Azure or Google Workspace to Azure 
• Awareness of HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST 800-171or comparable knowledge 
• Awareness of SOX compliance measures and best practices and experience working with a publicly shared company 
• Ability to communicate complex concepts with both technical and non-technical audiences 
• Ability to be self-motivated and create goals based on data and user experiences 

Benefits (full-time employees eligible):

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
• Paid Time Off
• Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)
• 401k with 4% company matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability

$95,000 - $105,000 a year

The salary range provided is an estimate based on the skillset we're looking for in this position. There are multiple factors that determine where a candidate falls within this range; the largest factor is usually the candidate's professional experience and educational qualifications if applicable.

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As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

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