Director, Information Security Architecture and Solutions (Remote) - WashU IT

Washington University in St. Louis • Clayton, MO

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Information Security Architecture and Solutions leads a security architecture and consulting team and is responsible for defining and advancing the institution’s security architecture strategy, providing expert security consulting across clinical care, academic, research, and administrative units, and ensuring that security solutions are effective, scalable, and aligned with institutional goals. The Director collaborates closely with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and stakeholders across Information Security, Information Technology (IT), and the broader university. This position includes strategic planning, people leadership, and hands-on architectural and solutions consulting work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant Information Technology, Including Managing Information Security Teams (7 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Certified Information Systems Architecture Professional" (CISAP) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Coaching
• Cybersecurity
• Employee Development
• Employee Management
• Goal-Oriented
• Goal Setting
• Information Technology (IT)
• Information Technology Security
• Interpersonal Communication
• Oral Communications
• Problem Solving
• Project Administration
• Technical Projects
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise security architecture vision and roadmap in alignment with university strategy, IT standards, and clinical care, research, and teaching missions.
• Lead the Security Architecture and Solutions team, including recruiting, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
• Contribute to information security program strategy and planning with the CISO and other security leaders.
• Develop and maintain security reference architectures, patterns, and design standards for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Partner with the CTO’s infrastructure teams to ensure secure design and integration of core services (firewall, VPN, EDR, SIEM, IAM, networks, and platforms).
• Review and approve security designs for major technology initiatives, research platforms, and third-party services.
• Provide expert security consulting to IT, research, and business units on new systems, applications, and services.
• Facilitate design workshops and threat modeling to identify and address security risks early in project lifecycles.
• Communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support the GRC team in developing new security risk assessment methods for emerging technologies and new business cases.
• Perform deep technical assessments for custom applications and system configurations.
• Recommend security controls and enhancements to reduce risk while enabling innovation and usability.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of security architecture standards, guidelines, and patterns.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented security controls and recommend improvements.
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices to inform architecture decisions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director