University of Southern California
IT Security Architect IS Security Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt)(Non-Union)
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Reporting to the organizations Chief Information Security Officer the Information Technology (IT) Security Architect supports the overall vision of the Keck Medicines Information Security Program. The IT Security Architect is a skilled IT professional who uses his / her deep knowledge of the IT environment and a risk-based approach to design and develop complex IT solutions. She / he serves as the primary liaison between the enterprise IT architects and the systems security engineering teams and coordinates with system owners and stakeholders on the allocation of security controls. The IT Security Architect works in close coordination with the CTO and CISO on security-related issues including establishing system boundaries assessing the severity of weaknesses and deficiencies in IT systems creating and tracking plans of action and milestones designing risk mitigation approaches and advising on potential adverse effects of identified vulnerabilities. This position will lead IT security architecture activities required for the secure design development deployment sustainment and decommissioning of IT systems supporting an academic medical center. He / she ensures the effectiveness of IT security controls throughout a system lifecycle. The IT Security Architect communicates with and educates IT process owners on the importance of controls leading practices and effective control alternatives to achieve compliance with Keck Medicine policy and industry or government regulatory requirements to reduce risk.
Essential Duties
Develop and direct IT security architecture documentation and ensure privacy compliance and security requirements are met within system solution designs. Own and manage all security architecture processes and initiatives.
Develop implement and maintain a strategic and tactical vision for Keck Medicines IT system and enterprise architectures as they relate to information security. Establish plans and procedures for assessment of new requirements and develop appropriate standards. Execute continuous process improvement on established architecture lifecycle processes.
Assess risk in new architecture designs ensure related risks are managed to the appropriate level of acceptable residual risk. Track risk throughout system lifecycles.
Assist in reviewing and assessing security requirement adherence during system acquisition and integration. Evaluate proposed acquisition designs or system development documentation to ensure they are consistent with Keck Medicines information security guidelines. Advise customers and stakeholders on security best practices and conduct risk-based analysis of alternatives that balances security cost and organizational benefit.
Work closely with users organizational leaders and IT colleagues to develop short-term (tactical) and long-term goals and forecasts and associated plans to improve security designs so that they meet anticipated needs. Align department goals with organizational vision and goals; communicate and dialogue with staff and organization regarding organizational services initiatives and to incorporate latest advances in security. Emphasize team and cross-departmental focus and behaviors.
Coordinate with and advise senior management CISO and CTO on security architectures to support information technology (IT) security goals and objectives.
Communicate the value of information technology (IT) security throughout all levels of the organization stakeholders. Communicate effectively in writing when describing complex information security and IT concepts.
Collaborate with the CISO to design / integrate an information security strategy that outlines the vision mission and goals that align with Keck Medicines strategic plans.
Apply risk-based methods standards and approaches for describing analyzing and documenting Keck Medicines enterprise IT architecture
Assess and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce risk
Apply organizational goals and objectives to develop and maintain IT architectures
Required Qualifications
Req Bachelors Degree Degree in in Computer Science or related field
Req 5 years Minimum 5 years in Information Security.
Req 7 years Minimum 7 years of experience in an IT architecture role with strong emphasis on a customer service background (Healthcare and / or Academic industry preferred).
Req Experience building project teams and driving change within an organization.
Req Experience meeting corporate policies procedures and standards and regulatory requirements.
Req Strong leadership skills with a high level of drive and initiative.
Req Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Pref Masters degree in Computer Science Healthcare or Business preferred
Pref Some Project Management experience preferred.
Required Licenses / Certifications
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The annual base salary range for this position is $133120.00 - $219648.00. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education / training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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Key Skills
Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 133120 - 219648
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Essential Duties
Develop and direct IT security architecture documentation and ensure privacy compliance and security requirements are met within system solution designs. Own and manage all security architecture processes and initiatives.
Develop implement and maintain a strategic and tactical vision for Keck Medicines IT system and enterprise architectures as they relate to information security. Establish plans and procedures for assessment of new requirements and develop appropriate standards. Execute continuous process improvement on established architecture lifecycle processes.
Assess risk in new architecture designs ensure related risks are managed to the appropriate level of acceptable residual risk. Track risk throughout system lifecycles.
Assist in reviewing and assessing security requirement adherence during system acquisition and integration. Evaluate proposed acquisition designs or system development documentation to ensure they are consistent with Keck Medicines information security guidelines. Advise customers and stakeholders on security best practices and conduct risk-based analysis of alternatives that balances security cost and organizational benefit.
Work closely with users organizational leaders and IT colleagues to develop short-term (tactical) and long-term goals and forecasts and associated plans to improve security designs so that they meet anticipated needs. Align department goals with organizational vision and goals; communicate and dialogue with staff and organization regarding organizational services initiatives and to incorporate latest advances in security. Emphasize team and cross-departmental focus and behaviors.
Coordinate with and advise senior management CISO and CTO on security architectures to support information technology (IT) security goals and objectives.
Communicate the value of information technology (IT) security throughout all levels of the organization stakeholders. Communicate effectively in writing when describing complex information security and IT concepts.
Collaborate with the CISO to design / integrate an information security strategy that outlines the vision mission and goals that align with Keck Medicines strategic plans.
Apply risk-based methods standards and approaches for describing analyzing and documenting Keck Medicines enterprise IT architecture
Assess and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce risk
Apply organizational goals and objectives to develop and maintain IT architectures
Required Qualifications
Req Bachelors Degree Degree in in Computer Science or related field
Req 5 years Minimum 5 years in Information Security.
Req 7 years Minimum 7 years of experience in an IT architecture role with strong emphasis on a customer service background (Healthcare and / or Academic industry preferred).
Req Experience building project teams and driving change within an organization.
Req Experience meeting corporate policies procedures and standards and regulatory requirements.
Req Strong leadership skills with a high level of drive and initiative.
Req Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Pref Masters degree in Computer Science Healthcare or Business preferred
Pref Some Project Management experience preferred.
Required Licenses / Certifications
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The annual base salary range for this position is $133120.00 - $219648.00. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education / training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Notice of Non-discrimination
Employment Equity
Read USCs Clery Act Annual Security Report
USC is a smoke-free environment
Digital Accessibility
If you are a current USC employee please apply to thisUSC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser :
Key Skills
Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 133120 - 219648
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