Position Summary:

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

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave days, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts include entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus, many more! 

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.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Minimum Experience:

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.