Security Architect in Information Technology
UTHealth Houston is looking for a Security Architect to work with our IT team. This employee will be responsible for contributing to the strategic direction, design, and execution of the information security program, managing and reporting regulatory requirements that impact UTHealth Houston, and addressing existing and emerging threats while improving operational and response capabilities.
This job is largely remote, but there is a "come in as needed policy." So, we need employees willing to drive to Houston's Texas Medical Center when needed in emergencies or when called in.
In addition to the minimum qualifications below, we are specifically preferring candidates with the following skills:
- Strong knowledge of key Identity Life Cycle Management features and functions
- Good understanding of Identity governance and administration
- Experience with various tools related to Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Privileged Access Management
- Familiarity with PKI, Digital IDs, and SSL Certificates
- Basic understanding of API functionality
- Strong background and experience with Authentication methods such as LDAP, OAuth 2.0 – OpenID Connect, and SAML
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Plans, designs, and implements security technologies that support the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of UTHealth Houston information technology resources.
- Identifies threat trends and adjusts the security strategy for maximum protection without sacrificing resource availability.
- Advises management on emerging security threats and proposes solutions to mitigate them.
- Provides work direction and guidance to personnel within the department. Leads projects and activities.
- Serves on committees, workgroups, or teams advising about or implementing information technology solutions.
- In collaboration with other UTHealth Houston teams, troubleshoots and responds to complex security issues.
- Manages complex security incidents and generates incident reports.
- Stays current in technology through self-study, seminars, or formal training.
- Creates departmental standards documentation and conducts intra-departmental training.
- Assists management in developing reports, policies, and procedures.
- Manages department human resources activities in regard to recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, PMP, or Cisco certifications preferred.
Bachelor's degree. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Five (5) years of experience in IT Security.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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