Cloud Security Architect

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical plan

PTO and holidays

On-site childcare

Retirement programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a senior cloud security architect to design, implement, and operationalize security across multi-cloud environments including Azure, AWS, and GCP. The role leads strategic initiatives to strengthen cloud security posture and reduce risk across all cloud-based systems.

The incumbent must reside in the DFW area with a hybrid schedule requiring a weekly office presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Five years designing, securing, and implementing cloud solutions in two or more major platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• CISSP or cloud-security certification (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enforce secure cloud architecture standards for Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps and Infrastructure teams.
• Integrate security into solution architectures and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Engage leadership and compliance to align cloud security with institutional goals.
• Conduct threat modeling and security risk assessments for new and existing deployments.
• Lead policy development and remediation for cloud security program.

Skills

Threat modeling

Security risk assessments

Cloud security architecture

Leadership

Compliance coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Wiz

CSPM tools

CNAPP

CASB

IAM solutions

Job description

About UT Southwestern

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package includes healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage and merit increases, and more.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and operationalizing security architecture and controls across multi‑cloud environments, including Azure, AWS, and GCP. It ensures cloud deployments are secure, compliant, and aligned with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. The incumbent serves as a subject‑matter expert on cloud security architecture, governance, risk management, and modern security technologies, leading strategic security initiatives to strengthen UTSW’s cloud security posture and reduce risk across all cloud‑based systems and services.

Incumbent must reside in the DFW area. Hybrid role requiring a weekly presence in the office.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Five years designing, securing, and implementing solutions in at least two of the following public cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP, and two years in an architect role managing large cloud environments
• Licenses and Certifications: CISSP (CISSP certification within 1 year of hire) or Cloud‑security certification (e.g., CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer)

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Experience managing large cloud migrations in Azure & AWS environments for academic medical centers

Job Duties

• Develop and maintain secure cloud architecture standards and reference designs for Azure, AWS, and GCP environments to support research, academic, and healthcare operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Cloud Engineering & Operations team, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure design and implementation of cloud services and workloads.
• Work with application owners and development teams to integrate security into solution architectures and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Engage with senior leadership, compliance, and business stakeholders to align cloud security initiatives with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct threat modeling and security risk assessments for new and existing cloud deployments and services.
• Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Evaluate and integrate cloud‑native and third‑party security tools (e.g., CSPM, CNAPP, CASB, IAM solutions) in collaboration with technical teams.
• Manage and operate cloud security posture management (CSPM) platforms such as Wiz, configuring policies, monitoring findings, analyzing risks, and working with stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical expertise in interpreting Wiz findings, correlating them to institutional risk, and translating technical issues into actionable remediation plans.
• Serve as the technical expert for investigating and responding to cloud security incidents, working closely with Information Security Operations and Incident Response teams.
• Perform security reviews and architecture assessments of cloud solutions to identify gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Track and interpret compliance requirements relevant to cloud services (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, Texas DIR) and collaborate with Compliance teams to ensure adherence.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and executive reporting metrics to measure cloud security program effectiveness and communicate outcomes to leadership.
• Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing across Information Security, Cloud, and Architecture teams.
• Participate in enterprise security architecture reviews and advise on secure design patterns for cloud adoption and migration projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

Security
This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Job Details

Primary Location: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75234
Job Title: Information Technology
Organization: 501000 – Information Security
Schedule: Full‑time, Day Job
Employee Status: Regular, Standard
Job Posting Date: Jul 16, 2026