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Hshs

Information Security Architect

Springfield, IL · On-site +1

$61.43 - $92.15/hr

... security controls with organizational goals, regulations, and best practices while ensuring ... Corporate Services o Schedule: Full Time o Location: 100% remote, accepting applicants that can ...

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How much do remote security controls assessor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote security controls assessor in Springfield, IL is $58.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.05 and $67.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote security controls assessor?

Remote Security Controls Assessors are professionals who evaluate and verify the effectiveness of an organization's security measures, policies, and procedures without being physically present on-site. They use a variety of tools and methods to assess compliance with security standards, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements. Working remotely, these assessors often conduct interviews, review documentation, and perform technical tests to ensure that the organization's information systems are secure and meet regulatory requirements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote security controls assessor?

To thrive as a Remote Security Controls Assessor, you need a solid understanding of information security frameworks, risk management practices, and compliance standards, often supported by a degree in cybersecurity or related certifications like CISSP, CISA, or Security+. Familiarity with security assessment tools, vulnerability scanners, and compliance management platforms is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills help you excel when evaluating controls and reporting findings remotely. These skills are essential to ensure accurate risk identification and maintain regulatory compliance while collaborating efficiently from a distance.

What challenges might I face as a remote security controls assessor, and how can I overcome them?

As a Remote Security Controls Assessor, one common challenge is effectively evaluating technical and administrative controls without being physically present at client sites. This often requires strong communication skills to coordinate with on-site staff, request and interpret evidence remotely, and clarify any ambiguities. Leveraging secure collaboration tools, maintaining clear documentation, and setting regular check-ins with clients can help address these challenges. Additionally, staying up to date with remote assessment methodologies and compliance frameworks will ensure thorough and accurate evaluations.

What is the difference between Remote Security Controls Assessor vs Security Analyst?

AspectRemote Security Controls AssessorSecurity Analyst
CertificationsISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, CISACISSP, Security+
Work EnvironmentRemote or on-site, focusing on compliance assessmentsTypically office-based, analyzing security data and incidents
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, consulting firms, large corporationsFinancial institutions, tech companies, healthcare

The Remote Security Controls Assessor primarily evaluates security controls for compliance, often working remotely, while the Security Analyst monitors and analyzes security threats and incidents. Both roles require security certifications, but the assessor focuses on audits and controls, whereas the analyst emphasizes threat detection and response.

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Information Security Architect

Hshs

Springfield, IL • On-site, Remote

$61.43 - $92.15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Pay Range:

$61.43 - $92.15

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking an Information Security Architect to join our team. The Information Security Architect designs and maintains security architecture for healthcare information systems, medical devices, and sensitive patient data. Collaborating with IT, clinical engineering, compliance, privacy, and business teams, the role aligns security controls with organizational goals, regulations, and best practices while ensuring operational efficiency. Key expertise includes cybersecurity strategy, risk management, secure system design, cloud security, medical device security, and regulatory compliance.
Position Specifics:
o Department: Information Security
o Core Function: Corporate Services
o Schedule: Full Time
o Location: 100% remote, accepting applicants that can work remotely and live in AZ, FL, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, NC, NE, NH, SC, TN, TX, OH, WI, or WY.
o Compensation that aligns with your experience
INTERNET SPEED REQUIREMENTS:
Download speeds must be at least 20 Mb or higher. (100 Mb or higher is preferred.)
Upload speeds must be at least 6 Mb or higher. (10 Mb or higher is preferred.)
Latency/Ping must be under 100 ms. (Under 60 ms is preferred.)


Education Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, or related field is required.

Experience Qualifications

  • 4 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT architecture is required.
  • 4 years of experience in security architecture or enterprise architecture roles is required.
  • Experience within healthcare organizations, healthcare technology vendors, or regulated industries is required.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

  • One or more of the following certifications is preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP); HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP); Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC); Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

  • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.

  • Retirement benefits including HSHS
    contributions.

  • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.

  • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!

  • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.

These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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