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The Information Security Architect gains organizational commitment for information security plans, initiates and participates in projects related to information security and leads associated implementations and upgrades.\n\nFLSA STATUSExempt\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEDUCATION\n Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in cyber security, computer science, information systems or computer engineering \nEXPERIENCE\n Seven years experience in Information Technology to include five years experience in information security. \nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS\nPreferred\nCISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (IISSCC) and\nCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH) \nSKILLS AND ABILITIES\nDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations \nSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security \nAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles \nExpert understanding of network security, network hardware configuration, network protocols, network standards supervision \nAbility to communicate effectively to all level of the organization and translate technical language to non technical audiences \nAbility to partner across the organization to drive security strategies that support business goals and objectives \nStrong business acumen \nStrong understanding in mobile device security management to include the configuration and administration of mobile manager applications if assigned to mobile security \nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nGains organizational commitment for IT Security plans. \nCommunicates effectively (oral and written) throughout the organization to cultivate a culture of security awareness and support ongoing education to support security awareness and adherence. \nServes as a mentor to more junior team members and assists with training through formal and informal methods. \nSERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nReviews current system security measures and recommends and implements enhancements. \nImplements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment. Oversees security equipment and software installations and configurations. \nPartners with Security Analysts to ensure prompt response to security incidents. Provides thorough post-event analyses. \nEvaluates network and security technologies. Develops requirements for local area networks (LANSs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs) routers, firewalls and related security and network devices. \nQUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nConducts regular system tests and ensures continuous monitoring of network security. \nMakes recommendations regarding system access based on need and role. \nEstablishes security procedures and conducts cyber incident response drills. \nFINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPrepares system security reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends to ensure timely and cost effective project timelines for systems implementation and upgrades \nEvaluates new security tools and negotiates purchase agreements. \nGROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nProactively stays up to date on the latest security standards, authentication protocols and best practice security products. Shares information and trains members. \nMaintains in-depth knowledge of organizational strategic priorities. \nProactively manages own professional development. Completes Individual Development Plan (IDP). \nSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS\n WORK ATTIREUniform: No \nScrubs: No \nBusiness professional: Yes \nOther (department approved): No \nON-CALL*\n*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.\nOn Call* Yes \nTRAVEL**\n**Travel specifications may vary by department**\nMay require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes \nMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes \n\nWork Shift:\n1 - Day (United States of America)\n\nJob Category:\nNon-clinical\n\nHouston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. 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