Texas Health and Human Services ยท 12 hours ago
CTO Technical Architect
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$8,488.33/mo - $13,151/mo
7+ years expTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The CTO Technical Architect plays a critical role in bridging enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity, leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable IT infrastructure while collaborating with various teams to modernize platforms and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional initiatives involving infrastructure and security, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT strategy. Define secure infrastructure roadmaps, architecture patterns, and standards. Provide technical leadership on projects spanning networks, cloud, storage, and endpoint security
Architect and implement core infrastructure solutions (network, computer, storage, virtualization, cloud) with security controls embedded by design. Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with standards (NIST, CIS, HIPAA, CJIS, FedRAMP). Develop secure configuration baselines for servers, endpoints, and cloud services
Design secure architectures for on-premises and cloud workloads, including hybrid deployments. Oversee system integration, data protection, encryption, and access control measures. Evaluate and recommend tools for monitoring, logging, and threat detection within infrastructure projects
Conduct risk assessments of infrastructure changes, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies. Ensure infrastructure projects adhere to regulatory compliance and agency security policies. Participated in incident response planning and disaster recovery testing
Assess current vs. desired state of enterprise infrastructure security, identify gaps, and develop roadmaps for modernization. Support IT investment planning with security-driven justifications
Provide training and guidance to infrastructure and security teams on secure design principles, best practices, and new technologies. Promote a culture of shared accountability between infrastructure and security teams
Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support enterprise infrastructure and security initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience on a year-for-year basis) preferred
7+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture (network, servers, virtualization, storage, or cloud)
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture or engineering
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security frameworks
Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, computer operating systems, writing program code, and automated mapping
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, HIPAA, CJIS, FedRAMP, ISO 27001)
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline security
Knowledge of incident response, threat modeling, and penetration testing
Skills in identity and access management (IAM), encryption, PKI, and network security (firewalls, VPN, zero trust)
Hands-on skills with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and automation
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to translate between infrastructure and security stakeholders
Skilled with SIEM, SOAR, and security monitoring platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar)
Skilled with zero trust architecture implementation
Ability to lead teams through both infrastructure modernization and security transformation projects
Skill in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and in troubleshooting computer systems
Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards and procedures, and to communicate effectively
Ability to oversee and/or supervise the work of others
Preferred
Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Napoleon Broughton
Chief Executive Officer: Life Enhancement Solutions
John F. Palermo
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