St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC · 11 hours ago
Architect - Information Security/Data Privacy (Memphis, TN)
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC is a respected nonprofit focused on curing childhood cancer. They are seeking an Information Security & Data Privacy Architect to design security architectures that protect data and systems while enabling business innovation.
CharityFinancial ServicesHealth Care
Responsibilities
Stay ahead of emerging security threats; assess enterprise systems and data to ensure robust defense
Evaluate cutting-edge and disruptive cybersecurity technologies and influence leadership on adoption strategies
Design, validate, and guide deployment of secure solutions that balance data protection, risk, and business value
Lead security and privacy architecture across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments (AWS/Azure)
Architect secure business‑to‑business integrations, third‑party solutions, vendor ecosystems, and outsourced services
Own the full-lifecycle security architecture for AI/ML systems, including:
Secure data ingestion
Controlled model development, training & deployment
MLOps/DevSecOps integrations
Model integrity, privacy risk assessments & secure inference
Build automated controls that reduce model poisoning, data exfiltration, and AI misuse
Ensure compliance with evolving data privacy and AI regulations
Partner with legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical requirements (privacy laws, AI regulations, internal risk frameworks)
Develop and maintain security and data privacy standards, policies, procedures, and processes
Influence and participate in incident response planning and post-incident reviews, establishing measurable benchmarks
Apply a DevSecOps mindset focused on automation, operational efficiency, and scalable architecture
Drive security automation that increases team capacity for advanced work and reduces manual workload
Stress-test security controls and platforms to validate performance while protecting business operations
Coach, mentor, and lead engineering, development, and business partners on security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles
Qualification
Required
10+ years in cybersecurity including risk, compliance, and security engineering
Strong experience architecting enterprise security and privacy solutions across datacenters and public, private, and hybrid cloud environments (AWS or Azure preferred)
Proven background (5+ years preferred) in enterprise technology design, implementation, and delivery
Deep expertise in cloud computing—SaaS, PaaS, IaaS—and modern cloud security architectures
Mastery of cybersecurity controls including SIEM, IDS/IPS, IAM, PKI, EDR, threat intelligence platforms, and security automation/orchestration
Solid understanding of risk and compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and privacy regulations
Experience designing secure AI/ML systems and mapping controls to risk and regulatory frameworks
Ability to translate cybersecurity and privacy risks for technical and non-technical executives
Experience architecting SIEM, threat intelligence platforms, SOAR, IDS/IPS, FIM, DLP, and enterprise monitoring tools
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, influence, and communicate clearly across diverse engineering and business teams
Preferred
Experience with AWS or Azure cloud security tools and architectures
AI/ML security experience, including model governance and secure MLOps
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, PHP, or Ruby
DevOps/DevSecOps background with compliance-driven engineering practices
Knowledge of: ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, CIS, SOC 2, and state privacy laws
Strong strategic and tactical decision-making capabilities
Highly trustworthy and leads with integrity and professionalism
Benefits
Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
Exceptional Paid Time Off
Maternity / Paternity Leave
Infertility Treatment Program
Adoption Assistance
Education Assistance
Enterprise Learning and Development
And more
Company
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC
ALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ike Anand
President and CEO
Samantha Maltin
Chief Marketing & Brand Officer
Recent News
2025-11-18
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