Information Security Architect

Information Security Architect

Salary

$105,892.80 - $165,000.00 Annually

Location

Austin, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-10648

Department

Information Security

Opening Date

05/05/2026

Closing Date

5/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Oversees the deployment, maintenance and administration of the most highly complex security appliances, network systems and software. Leads and oversees the work of subordinate technical systems staff and functions as a technical expert. Monitors system performance and capacity and tracks performance trends. Provides security technical support to end user departments. Troubleshoots, and works with external vendors, as necessary, to resolve the most complex system issues. Consults with departments to understand security needs and service requirements and to implement the appropriate integrated network services.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class is in the Information Technology series of job classifications. The security architect plays an integral role in defining and assessing the organizations security strategy, architecture and practices. Oversees the deployment, maintenance and administration of the most highly complex security hardware, systems and applications. Provides information security technical support to end user departments and consults with departments to understand highly complex security needs and service requirements and implement the appropriate integrated services. Leads and oversees the work of subordinate technical systems staff and functions as a technical expert. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

The salary range for this posting is $105,892.80 - $140,000 and any offer will be made based on qualifications and experience within that range.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a security architecture process that enables the enterprise to develop and implement security solutions and capabilities that are clearly aligned with business, technology and threat drivers.
• Leads and oversees the work of subordinate technical systems staff and functions as a technical expert. Trains staff and coordinates systems activities. Assists in appraising performance, discipline and hiring decisions.
• Develops security strategy plans and road maps based on sound enterprise architecture practices.
• Participates in application and infrastructure projects to provide security planning advice.
• Drafts security procedures and standards to be reviewed and approved by executive management.
• Determines baseline security configuration standards for operating systems (e.g., operating system hardening), network segmentation, and identity and access management (IAM).
• Conducts security assessments of internal systems, applications and IT infrastructure as part of the overall risk management practices of the organization.
• Conducts vulnerability assessments and other security reviews of systems, and prioritizes remediation based on the risk profile of the asset and guidance from executive management.
• Establishes procedures -- including escalations -- for when indicators of compromise (IOCs) are discovered.
• Validates IT infrastructure and other reference architectures for security best practices, and recommends changes to enhance security and reduce risk where applicable.
• Reviews security technologies, tools and services, and make recommendations to the broader security team for their use based on security, financial and operational metrics.
• Conducts forensic analysis of security-related incidents in a manner consistent with guidance from the organizations counsel, human resources or law enforcement.
• Troubleshoots and resolves the most difficult and complex security system access and connectivity problems through the use of highly advanced system utilities.
• Develops, recommends and implements information security policies, standards and procedures and ensures adherence to approved security and disaster recovery procedures.
• Consults with departments on proper systems security to meet business objectives while maintaining full integration with other networks and resources.
• Coordinates the evaluation of vendor products in hardware, software and telecommunications equipment and recommends purchases consistent with the organizations short-term and long-term security objectives.
• Tracks performance trends, develops reports, maintains data bases, and assists users in utilizing automated systems applications.
• Coordinates work performed by outside vendors and monitors vendor service level agreements (SLAs).
• Provides or coordinates user assistance in the field or through Help Desk activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or a directly related field AND seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including one (1) year of team lead, supervisory or management experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Drivers License.

Preferred:

Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP).

Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) certifications from SANS.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, regulations and program requirements relating to the assigned function.
• Information technology hardware, software and peripherals as related to assigned function.
• Systems integration and multiple network protocols such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, DHCP, DNS, and SNMP.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and a variety of software packages.

Skill in:

• Allocating resources and evaluating projects.
• Leadership, collaboration and negotiation techniques.
• Installation of security hardware and software.
• Problem solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication, including presentations and communicating technical issues in non-technical language.

Ability to:

• Design, install, manage and monitor the most highly complex security systems, operating system software and applications.
• Work independently and efficiently and as part of a team.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
• Demonstrate strong customer services skills.
• Translate policies and objectives into ideas and applications web-based information products.
• Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of memorandums or reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, outside agencies and providers, other county staff and officials, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 35-40 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, occasional indoor/outdoor activities, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Work Hours: M-Th 8:00am - 5:00 pm. Works some holidays, Works some nights, Works some weekends

Department: Information Security

Location: 700 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 78701

Criminal Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions about this posting, contact: Shari.Campos-lopez@traviscountytx.gov

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs