Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect at UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWorks under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice President, Information Security, the Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of secure architectures across UT Southwestern%27s clinical, research, academic, and administrative environments. This role ensures that cybersecurity is embedded into the design of all critical systems‿including AI/ML platforms, enterprise applications, cloud infrastructure, and on-prem environments. The architect provides strategic and technical leadership in designing scalable, secure, and compliant solutions that align with institutional business goals, regulatory requirements (HIPAA, GDPR, CJIS, etc.), and enterprise risk tolerance. The role will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership and collaborate across IT, security, and business teams to proactively reduce institutional cyber risk.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3ECandidates must live in the DFW commute area, no relocation can be provided. This hybrid role requires coming into the office at least 1 day a week.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E5 years of enterprise architecture or cybersecurity design experience, including cloud and on-prem systems.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E2 years in a senior or enterprise-level architecture role leading large-scale, complex environments.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E(CISSP) CERT INFO SYSTEMS SECURTY PROF within 1 Year or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3ECloud security certification (e.g., CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer). within 1 Year%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EMaster%27s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EExperience leading security architecture for academic medical centers or large research institutions.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ELead the design of enterprise-wide security architecture frameworks, patterns, and reference models across hybrid environments (cloud, on-premises, and edge).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAlign cybersecurity strategies with institutional goals and enterprise risk management principles.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPartner with Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, and Application teams to ensure secure design of new and existing systems.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDefine and maintain secure architecture standards for Azure, AWS, and GCP platforms, including integration with AI/ML, IoT, and other emerging technologies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvide direction to conduct security reviews and threat modeling (e.g., STRIDE, LINDDUN) for new technologies and platforms, ensuring privacy and security by design.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELead risk assessments for high-impact systems, including AI-enabled applications, EHR extensions, research platforms, and data integrations.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETranslate complex technical risks into actionable mitigation strategies aligned with business risk appetite.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESupport CJIS, HIPAA, FERPA, Texas DIR, and institutional governance compliance via architectural controls.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEvaluate and lead integration of security and technology solutions (e.g., CNAPP, CSPM, SSPM, CASB, identity governance platforms etc.).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EServe as the escalation point for architectural guidance during security incidents and forensic investigations.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EArchitect solutions for real-time detection, data loss prevention, and behavioral analytics.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMentor architects, analysts, and engineers; facilitate knowledge transfer and skills development.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EInfluence IT and business leaders on strategic technology and security direction.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E Apply Now