Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

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.

Job Description

Leadership and Strategy

• 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.

Security Architecture and Design

• 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.

Security Consulting and Engagement

• 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.

Risk Assessment and Control Implementation

• 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.

Standards, Policies, and Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Information Technology, Including Managing Information Security Teams (7 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

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)

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

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

Grade

G17

Salary Range

$110,300.00 - $194,200.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• 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

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• 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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.