Enterprise Solutions Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Solutions Architect

Department : Enterprise Technology

Reports To : Senior Director, Security / Cyber Security

FLSA Status : Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Solutions Architect (SA) at UNCF will report to the Director of Security / Cybersecurity. The Director is responsible for supervising all technical and information security endeavors within the Enterprise Technology function. In this role, the incumbent will have the opportunity for collaboration across the enterprise portfolio with key partners and exposure to key senior stakeholders. The department's primary objectives include embracing "As-a-Service" models / technologies, developing shared services offerings, and exploring innovative solutions with emerging technologies.

This is an intermediate SA role that will play a vital role in upholding cybersecurity standards for our programs and business critical assets. The scope for this role covers a broad spectrum of cybersecurity domains, including security and risk management, asset security, security engineering, identity and access management, security assessment, security operations, and software development security.

ABOUT UNCF

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks by identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating threats, and implementing appropriate security controls. Interpret noncompliance patterns to assess their impact on risk levels.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards pertaining to cybersecurity and privacy.
• Track security / audit findings and recommendations, overseeing the implementation of appropriate mitigation actions.
• Perform incident response and handling methodologies, including the supervision of protective or corrective measures when cybersecurity incidents or vulnerabilities are discovered.
• Participate in security assessments of vendors as apart of due diligence to determine risk and alignment with organizations minimum security standards established contracts for service.
• Support the information security training and awareness program, ensuring that campaigns and content align with organizational threats, industry best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the pipeline of written information security policy reviews and status tracking.
• Define and oversee the implementation of security policy configurations and procedures to safeguard critical infrastructure.
• Provide system-related input on cybersecurity requirements to be integrated into statements of work and procurement documents.
• Forecast ongoing service demands and review security assumptions needed to offer share-services.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a senior analyst or lead of security / networks / systems operations, required, with direct involvement in operations management, policy development, system procurement activities, leadership, mentorship, and information assurance management.

Certifications such as COMPTIA Security +, Network +, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Manager (CISA) are highly desirable.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Benefits include :

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave

Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)

Flex Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Account

Holiday Savings Plan

Annual Success Sharing

Salary Range : $96,000.00 To $120,000.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience). This is a hybrid role : 4 days on-site and 1-day remote per week, located in UNCF’s Washington DC Headquarters building.

Background checks required.

UNCF is EOE M / F / D / V