Cyber Defense Security Architect

Responsibilities

• Automate Windows, Linux, and macOS patch management programs to ensure timely and effective mitigation.
• Monitor organizational assets and security defenses for cybersecurity risks, including proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Lead and champion business process analyses and recommends process and infrastructure improvements.
• Lead and manage the unit's vulnerability management program, overseeing vulnerability assessment, remediation efforts, and ongoing improvement of security posture.
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc security audits, run vulnerability scans, and ensure rigorous compliance with institutional security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze log data, using a SIEM, performing traffic and data flow analysis to detect cyber-attacks and suspicious activities.
• Lead incident response operations, including recovering from security incidents using a standard workflow that limits damage, reduces recovery time, and minimizes cost.
• Deploy, configure, and manage security infrastructure (Ex, Lock Path, Rapid 7, Qradar, BigFix, and CrowdStrike).
• Lead and coordinate escalations and follow-ups to ensure timely and successful resolution of issues.
• Facilitate post-incident reviews and lessons learned for security incidents and root cause analysis for operational deficiencies with security infrastructure (e.g., system outages, etc.).
• Develop, maintain and enhance the incident response playbook, standard operating procedures, and documentation to ensure operational readiness and resilience across all security functions.
• Lead, foster, and facilitate cross-departmental and cross-enterprise collaboration to resolve complex challenges, ensuring timely and effective communi

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Additional Information

Department BSD ISO - Blue Team About the Department The University of Chicago biomedical enterprise houses three entities: the Biological Sciences Division (BSD), the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM), and the Pritzker School of Medicine. Collectively called UCM, we are one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions and have been at the forefront of discovery, education, and clinical care since 1927. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago, our Hyde Park main campus provides a single environment for learning, world-renowned basic science and clinical research, and outstanding clinical care. The BSD is the largest academic unit within the University. The BSD is comprised of faculty from ten basic science departments, 14 clinical departments, and several Centers and Institutes. The approximately 1,300 faculty and 3,000 staff members working in the BSD collaborate across the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV): MISSION: As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all. VISION: Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care. VALUES: - Commit to Excellence: We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do and empower the same spirit of excellence in others. - Embrace Curiosity: We stay open to new ideas, champion diverse perspectives, and drive a culture of thoughtful risk-taking to deliver transformative innovation. - Embody Equity: We identify systemic issues and then foster change to drive a more equitable environment inclusive of diverse people, ideas, and fields of science. - Grow Together: We meaningfully collaborate with one another to create something bigger than we could ever achieve alone. - Make a Difference: We lead with heart and compassion in all our interactions. We create positive change in our areas of influence, whether expanding scientific inquiry, developing the next generation of leaders, or healing our community. - Take Ownership: We accomplish what we say we will and hold ourselves and one another accountable for our actions. The MVV serves as our True North, charting our strategic plan for the next ten years and beyond. It is an exciting time to be a part of the University of Chicago and the BSD. Our team is helping to shape the future for our learners, staff, faculty, patients, and community. Job Summary With partnership and collaboration from leaders and stakeholders, implement and operate security controls to minimize risk to physical and logical assets of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD) at the University of Chicago and continue to improve efficiencies for the management of all the BSD Information Security program elements consistently to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of BSD sensitive information. The Cyber Defense Security Architect deploys security defense technology, manages existing security infrastructure, and responds to cybersecurity incidents with a proactive approach.

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