Remote Manager, Cyber Architecture & Security Strategy

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 205,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California (USC) invites applications for the Manager, Cyber Architecture. This senior role leads the security architecture program across the university, aligning security design with research needs and regulatory requirements, reporting to the Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering.

The position is full-time and remote. You will guide enterprise security initiatives, oversee security assessments, and mentor security teams, while collaborating with stakeholders

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in security architecture design and network security and related fields.
• Bachelor's degree or combined experience and education as substitute for minimum education.
• Extensive experience in security architecture design with ability to conceptualize and implement effective security frameworks.
• Proven knowledge of network security technologies and solutions.
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and ability to apply them effectively.
• Working knowledge of network security concepts and strategies, including fundamentals and attack strategies.
• Familiarity with application frameworks, security concepts, and strategies to allow for secure application environments.
• Experience with Operational Technology architecture requirements and concepts.
• Knowledge of modern data center technologies (e.g., virtualization, containerization, cloud computing, disaster recovery).
• Technical expertise to deliver enabling technologies and applications that support the university's objectives.
• Ability to design, evaluate and document processes, leading teams in process review and improvement.
• Understanding of SDLC and IDLC processes, integrating security considerations throughout.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing assessments and recommending security solutions at the enterprise or local level across the university, including research security.
• Designs robust security systems and responds swiftly to potential vulnerabilities.
• Provides input with defined security architecture guidelines and reports on security metrics.
• Leads strategic development and execution of the university's security architecture aligned with architectural principles.
• Shapes security policies and advocates for enterprise-wide security solutions, emphasizing research security.
• Directs teams to implement security strategies and participates in staff management activities.

Skills

Security architecture design

Network security

Security frameworks

SDLC and IDLC

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Information Science / Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC) invites applications for the Manager, Cyber Architecture. This senior role leads the security architecture program across the university, aligning security design with research needs and regulatory requirements, reporting to the Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering.

The position is full-time and remote. You will guide enterprise security initiatives, oversee security assessments, and mentor security teams, while collaborating with stakeholders