Security Architect in Information Technology - job 2 of 2

Position Summary: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.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 with self-study, seminars or formal training.• Creates departmental standards documentation and conducts intra-departmental training.• Assists management in developing reports, policies and procedures.• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards 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 § 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.