Mid Level Security Architect Jobs
Mid level security architect jobs go to professionals ready to own security design decisions, lead threat modeling efforts, and guide junior engineers with limited oversight. Roles are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid positions across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, with employers like JFrog, Rocket, and Datadog hiring at this level now.
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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and operationalizing security architecture and controls across multi-cloud environments, including Azure, AWS, and GCP. Ensures cloud deployments are secure, compliant, and aligned with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Acts as a subject matter expert on cloud security architecture, governance, risk management, and modern security technologies. Leads strategic security initiatives to strengthen UTSW's cloud security posture and reduce risk across all cloud-based systems and services. Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice President, Information Security. Incumbent MUST RESIDE IN DFW AREA. Hybrid role requiring a weekly presence in the office.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree in related field.
Experience
5 years designing, securing, and implementing solutions in at least two of the following public cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP and
2 years in an architect role with managing large cloud environments.
Licenses and Certifications
(CISSP) CERT INFO SYSTEMS SECURTY PROF within 1 Year or
Cloud security certification (e.g., CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) Upon Hire
Preferred
Education
Master's Degree in related field
Experience
Managing large cloud migrations in Azure & AWS environment for academic medical centres.
JOB DUTIES
Develop and maintain secure cloud architecture standards and reference designs for Azure, AWS, and GCP environments to support research, academic, and healthcare operations.
Collaborate closely with the Cloud Engineering & operations team, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure design and implementation of cloud services and workloads.
Work with application owners and development teams to integrate security into solution architectures and DevSecOps pipelines.
Engage with senior leadership, compliance, and business stakeholders to align cloud security initiatives with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
Conduct threat modeling and security risk assessments for new and existing cloud deployments and services.
Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
Evaluate and integrate cloud-native and third-party security tools (e.g., CSPM, CNAPP, CASB, IAM solutions) in collaboration with technical teams.
Manage and operate cloud security posture management (CSPM) platforms such as Wiz, including configuring policies, monitoring findings, analyzing risks, and working with stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities.
Provide technical expertise in interpreting Wiz findings, correlating them to institutional risk, and translating technical issues into actionable remediation plans.
Serve as the technical expert for investigating and responding to cloud security incidents, working closely with Information Security Operations and Incident Response teams.
Perform security reviews and architecture assessments of cloud solutions to identify gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
Track and interpret compliance requirements relevant to cloud services (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, Texas DIR) and collaborate with Compliance teams to ensure adherence.
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and executive reporting metrics to measure cloud security program effectiveness and communicate outcomes to leadership.
Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing across Information Security, Cloud, and Architecture teams.
Participate in enterprise security architecture reviews and advise on secure design patterns for cloud adoption and migration projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and operationalizing security architecture and controls across multi-cloud environments, including Azure, AWS, and GCP. Ensures cloud deployments are secure, compliant, and aligned with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Acts as a subject matter expert on cloud security architecture, governance, risk management, and modern security technologies. Leads strategic security initiatives to strengthen UTSW's cloud security posture and reduce risk across all cloud-based systems and services. Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice President, Information Security. Incumbent MUST RESIDE IN DFW AREA. Hybrid role requiring a weekly presence in the office.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree in related field.
Experience
5 years designing, securing, and implementing solutions in at least two of the following public cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP and
2 years in an architect role with managing large cloud environments.
Licenses and Certifications
(CISSP) CERT INFO SYSTEMS SECURTY PROF within 1 Year or
Cloud security certification (e.g., CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) Upon Hire
Preferred
Education
Master's Degree in related field
Experience
Managing large cloud migrations in Azure & AWS environment for academic medical centres.
JOB DUTIES
Develop and maintain secure cloud architecture standards and reference designs for Azure, AWS, and GCP environments to support research, academic, and healthcare operations.
Collaborate closely with the Cloud Engineering & operations team, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure design and implementation of cloud services and workloads.
Work with application owners and development teams to integrate security into solution architectures and DevSecOps pipelines.
Engage with senior leadership, compliance, and business stakeholders to align cloud security initiatives with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
Conduct threat modeling and security risk assessments for new and existing cloud deployments and services.
Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
Evaluate and integrate cloud-native and third-party security tools (e.g., CSPM, CNAPP, CASB, IAM solutions) in collaboration with technical teams.
Manage and operate cloud security posture management (CSPM) platforms such as Wiz, including configuring policies, monitoring findings, analyzing risks, and working with stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities.
Provide technical expertise in interpreting Wiz findings, correlating them to institutional risk, and translating technical issues into actionable remediation plans.
Serve as the technical expert for investigating and responding to cloud security incidents, working closely with Information Security Operations and Incident Response teams.
Perform security reviews and architecture assessments of cloud solutions to identify gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
Track and interpret compliance requirements relevant to cloud services (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, Texas DIR) and collaborate with Compliance teams to ensure adherence.
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and executive reporting metrics to measure cloud security program effectiveness and communicate outcomes to leadership.
Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing across Information Security, Cloud, and Architecture teams.
Participate in enterprise security architecture reviews and advise on secure design patterns for cloud adoption and migration projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Mid Level Security Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level security architect job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led the security design, made architectural trade-off decisions, or introduced controls that reduced measurable risk. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific domain, such as cloud security, identity, or network architecture, and demonstrate that you can operate with limited day-to-day direction from senior staff.
Which companies hire mid level security architects?
Companies hiring mid level security architects right now include JFrog, Rocket, and Datadog, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises with mature security programs, government contractors requiring cleared professionals, and fast-growing technology companies scaling their security infrastructure.
Are there remote mid level security architect jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 40% of mid level security architect openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how design and advisory work in this role adapts well to distributed environments. Roles tied to classified environments or regulated infrastructure tend to require more on-site presence.
How do I move up to a mid level security architect role?
The path from entry level to mid level in security architecture runs through accumulated ownership. Build depth in at least one technical domain, such as cloud security posture management, zero-trust network design, or application security. Take on projects end to end rather than supporting pieces of them, document the impact of your work, and seek out situations where your judgment shapes the outcome rather than just the execution.
Which industries hire the most mid level security architects?
Mid Level security architect roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they combine complex regulatory requirements, high-value data assets, and infrastructure at a scale that demands dedicated architectural expertise rather than generalist security coverage.