Information Security Architect

Introduction:

The Information Security Architect is responsible for designing and implementing secure information systems architecture within the State of Texas. This position requires a minimum of 16 years of experience in information security and systems architecture, with a focus on cloud-native architectures and compliance with security frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Design secure cloud-native architectures, with a preference for AWS
• Utilize knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework and NIST 800-53 to ensure compliance
• Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture
• Perform threat modeling for complex systems
• Secure microservices, APIs, and containerized environments
• Configure cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
• Integrate security into DevSecOps pipelines
• Secure AI/ML-based systems and data pipelines
• Implement data protection strategies for sensitive data
• Present risk assessments to executive leadership
• Draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• 16 years of experience in information security and systems architecture
• Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53
• Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture
• Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems
• Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments
• Experience configuring cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
• Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines
• Familiarity with securing AI/ML-based systems and data pipelines
• Experience with data protection strategies for sensitive data
• Experience presenting risk assessments to executive leadership
• Ability to draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security Engineer