Cybersecurity Architect for Research & Cloud (Hybrid)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Information Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to join our Seattle team. You will manage institutional information security risk, support secure research computing, and partner with cross-functional teams to architect and deliver security solutions aligned with UW missions and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and guidance on risk management across regulated environments, including developing SSPs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Four years of relevant experience in a large enterprise environment.
• Strong written, verbal and listening skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deductive reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence, motivate, persuade, mentor and train diverse groups.
• Ability to architect and deliver actionable information security solutions.
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas and handle complex technical matters quickly.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies and build consensus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to architect and deliver information security solutions aligned with UW goals and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments of complex systems and communicate remediation strategies to decision makers.
• Guide university organizations to manage risk and develop an information security strategy; maintain SSPs/POA&M and audit evidence.
• Provide information security input for vendor product risk assessments and third-party risk reviews.
• Stay up to date with threats and technologies via online and in-person security events.
• Offer security advice across the University for compliance and best practices.
• Contribute to information security incident response and analysis, including investigations in research computing.
• Develop repeatable workflows and knowledge-based articles.
• Participate in ongoing information security outreach activities.

Skills

Strong written/verbal/listening skills

Deductive reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Architect information security

Independent work

Communicate with non-technical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or related field

Job description

University of Washington Information Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to join our Seattle team. You will manage institutional information security risk, support secure research computing, and partner with cross-functional teams to architect and deliver security solutions aligned with UW missions and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and guidance on risk management across regulated environments, including developing SSPs and