Information Security Architect - WUIT

Position Summary
Guide teams to deliver secure architectures and designs. Liaise with university – academic, research, and clinical technology groups to provide functional and technical expertise related to data protection, security and privacy. The security architect will also serve as the data protection champion partnering with school, department, and IT application owners to raise awareness and educate them on data
protection requirements and responsibilities. They will mentor other IT staff in determining accurate risk profile and methods to mitigate identified risk.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Create, document and communicate security requirements based on standards, best practices, threats and/or regulatory requirements.
• Review research contracts and grants to identify the appropriate security controls and plan.
• Develop security plans for systems and projects.
• Develop corrective action plans as necessary.
• Work with ISO, NIST frameworks.
• Review federal, state and industry regulations to ensure appropriate requirements and controls are in place to maintain\obtain compliance (i.e. HIPAA, PCI, GDPR).
• Ensure IT security architecture, plans, controls, policies and procedures are aligned with IT standards and mission.
• Develop and document target-state and multi-year security architecture strategies.
• Delivers guidance for the planning process and provide teams a clear direction for implementation of their required security controls.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, project managers and other IT staff on new projects\programs for WashU schools or departments.
• Maintain matrix of security standards.
• Develop process for the regular review of standards and controls with IT.
• Develop and provide reports for senior management.
• Provide status updates on projects.
• Recommend systems and enhancements to improve security.
• Mentor others to ensure technical skills are in place to meet technical leadership-related resource requirements in the future.
• Plan, create, maintain and ensure integration of information security for Enterprise architecture.
• Work with team members to perform security controls and risk reviews.
• Collaborate, negotiate and influence direction and decision making in order to enable the delivery of quality solutions.
• Serve as a key decision maker and escalation point for approving architectural decisions within the scope of risk mitigation.
• Ensure the University has a clear understanding of industry direction and the risks associated with architecture and technology and ensure integration of that direction as appropriate.
• Focus on increasing depth and breadth of information security in the architecture knowledge and skills on a continual basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in information technology, engineering, telecommunications, computer science, or a field closely related to the nature of the position and five years of progressive experience in the field of information technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Grade
G15

Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.