job summary: Reporting to the organization's Chief Information Security Officer, the Information Technology (IT) Security Architect supports the overall vision of the Information Security Program. The IT Security Architect is a skilled IT professional who uses his/her deep knowledge of the IT environment and a risk-based approach to design and develop complex IT solutions. She/he serves as the primary liaison between the enterprise IT architects and the systems security engineering teams and coordinates with system owners, and stakeholders on the allocation of security controls. The IT Security Architect works in close coordination with the CTO and CISO on security-related issues, including establishing system boundaries, assessing the severity of weaknesses and deficiencies in IT systems, creating, and tracking plans of action and milestones, designing risk mitigation approaches, and advising on potential adverse effects of identified vulnerabilities.This position will lead IT security architecture activities required for the secure design, development, deployment, sustainment and decommissioning of IT systems supporting an academic medical center. He/she ensures the effectiveness of IT security controls throughout a system lifecycle. The IT Security Architect communicates with and educates IT process owners on the importance of controls, leading practices, and effective control alternatives to achieve compliance with our policy and industry or government regulatory requirements to reduce risk. location: Los Angeles, California job type: Permanent salary: $159,000 - 178,000 per year work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Role focus: Primarily architecture-focused, but requires hands-on implementation and troubleshooting until the environment reaches a steady state Accountabilities: Develop and direct IT security architecture documentation and ensure privacy, compliance, and security requirements are met within system solution designs. Own and manage all security architecture processes and initiatives. Develop, implement, and maintain a strategic and tactical vision for our IT system and enterprise architectures, as they relate to information security. Establish plans and procedures for assessment of new requirements and develop appropriate standards. Execute continuous process improvement on established architecture lifecycle processes. Assess risk in new architecture designs, ensure related risks are managed to the appropriate level of acceptable residual risk. Track risk throughout system lifecycles. Assist in reviewing and assessing security requirement adherence during system acquisition and integration. Evaluate proposed acquisition designs or system development documentation to ensure they are consistent with our information security guidelines. Advise customers and stakeholders on security best practices and conduct risk-based analysis of alternatives that balances security, cost and organizational benefit. Work closely with users, organizational leaders, and IT colleagues to develop short-term (tactical) and long-term goals and forecasts and associated plans to improve security designs so that they meet anticipated needs. Align department goals with organizational vision and goals; communicate and dialogue with staff and organization regarding organizational services initiatives and to incorporate latest advances in security. Emphasize team and cross-departmental focus and behaviors. Coordinate with and advise senior management, CISO and CTO, on security architectures to support information technology (IT) security goals and objectives. Communicate the value of information technology (IT) security throughout all levels of the organization stakeholders. Communicate effectively in writing when describing complex information security and IT concepts. Collaborate with the CISO to design/integrate an information security strategy that outlines the vision, mission, and goals that align with our strategic plans. qualifications: Minimum Education: Bachelors' degree in in Computer Science or related field required. Master's degree in Computer Science, Healthcare or Business preferred. Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years in Information Security. Minimum 7 years of experience in an IT architecture role with strong emphasis on a customer service background (Healthcare and/or Academic industry preferred). Experience building project teams and driving change within an organization. Experience meeting corporate policies, procedures and standards and regulatory requirements. Some Project Management experience preferred. Strong leadership skills with a high level of drive and initiative. Technical expertise in the following areas: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Cloud Security Network and Data Security Attack Surface Management SIEM and Log Management AI and Security Applications Strategic and analytical skills, including: Risk Management: Ability to assess and prioritize risks while aligning security controls with business objectives Threat Modeling & Security Design: Designing systems with security embedded from the ground up Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with standards such as NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc. Incident Response Planning: Experience in developing, testing, and maintaining incident response and disaster recovery plans Tools Microsoft Sentinel, Cribl, Wiz, and Qualys Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.