Security Architect

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $120,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Security and Privacy team at Temple University is seeking an experienced and technically strong Security Architect with a deep understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, systems, networks, cloud technologies, and architecture. This role is responsible for designing, building, testing, and implementing secure technology solutions across the University’s IT environment. The Security Architect will assess existing technology and security architectures, identify risks and areas of weakness, and recommend solutions that strengthen the University’s overall security posture. The position will work closely with Information Technology Services and Schools and Colleges to architect and implement enterprise solutions that meet security, privacy, operational, and business requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on IT experience and the ability to apply security principles to complex technology environments. This individual should be able to work alongside infrastructure, networking, systems, cloud, application, and other technical teams to develop practical and secure solutions—not simply identify security requirements. This role requires a collaborative individual who can build strong working relationships, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and work across organizational boundaries to accomplish shared goals. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive IT and cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with Windows, Linux/Unix networking, firewalls, VPN, segmentation, DNS, wireless, and network security.
• Experience with identity and access management, including Active Directory/LDAP, SSO, SAML, and authentication technologies.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and security architecture.
• Understanding of security monitoring, SIEM, endpoint security, vulnerability management, threat analysis, and incident response.
• Knowledge of application and web security, including APIs and OWASP principles.
• Understanding of cloud technologies and cloud security.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to mentor others and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, testing, and implementing secure technology solutions across the University’s IT environment.
• Assessing existing technology and security architectures.
• Identifying risks and areas of weakness.
• Recommending solutions that strengthen the University’s overall security posture.
• Architecting and implementing enterprise solutions that meet security, privacy, operational, and business requirements.
• Working alongside infrastructure, networking, systems, cloud, application, and other technical teams to develop practical and secure solutions.
• Building strong working relationships.
• Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Working across organizational boundaries to accomplish shared goals.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION-FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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