Information Security Architect

TechDigital Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in San Antonio is seeking a candidate with extensive IT experience for a technical role focused on vendor onboarding and technology architecture. The ideal applicant will have over 12 years in IT, with specific skills in vendor management and architecture principles. Strong communication and the ability to simplify complex concepts are essential. The role offers an opportunity to engage with cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Overall 12+ years of experience in IT software development.
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, technical analysis, or solution design.
• Foundational understanding of architecture principles, including APIs, integration patterns, cloud basics, and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for onboarding new vendors.
• Guide vendors through architectural processes, standards, and governance requirements.
• Partner with Technical Architects to review vendor solution designs and integration patterns.

Skills

ZTA OR OAuth OR SailPoint

SCIM

Identity Federation

CyberArk

PAM (Privileged Access)

Job description

Must have skills

• ZTA OR OAuth OR SailPoint
• SCIM
• Identity Federation
• CyberArk
• PAM (Privileged Access)

Common Architecture Skills

• Executes architecture practices and processes by properly creating and maintaining architecture domain documentation, ensuring timely completion of deliverables and suggesting enhancements.
• Experience in technology application development and/or infrastructure and operational implementation.
• Deep knowledge in a minimum of one technology domain (from an application, infrastructure, operations, scalability, availability, performance, people, process, and tooling perspective).
• Demonstrated experience in explaining complex technology decisions to both technical and nontechnical audiences at all levels in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for onboarding new vendors.
• Guide vendors through USAA's architectural processes, standards, and governance requirements.
• Partner with Technical Architects to review vendor solution designs, integration patterns, and technical capabilities.
• Ensure vendor solutions align with enterprise architecture, security controls, and operational requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional engagement among vendor teams, internal architects, product teams, and governance partners.
• Document design assessments, onboarding guidance, technical risks, and decisions.

Experience

• Overall 12+ experience in IT software developement
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, technical analysis, or solution design.
• Foundational understanding of architecture principles, including APIs, integration patterns, cloud basics, and security controls.
• Experience partnering with technical architects, third party vendors, system integrators, or managed service providers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple onboarding efforts in a structured, process-driven environment.