Manager, Cyber Architecture

This role sits within a newly restructured cybersecurity organization that’s leading this transformation. You’ll join a team focused on scalable, proactive defense strategies, incident preparedness, and operational excellence—working alongside experts who are deeply committed to service, innovation, and impact.

If you’re driven by purpose, thrive in complexity, and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity at a leading university, we invite you to bring your leadership to the table.
** Manager, Cyber Architecture
** you will be an integral leader of the cybersecurity department while also collaborating with stakeholders across the university ecosystem, and reporting to the Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering. This is a full-time exempt position, eligible for all of USC’s fantastic Benefits + Perks. This opportunity is remote.
** Manager, Cyber Architecture*
* ** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
**** Manager, Cyber Architecture
** will meet the following qualifications:7 years of experience in security architecture design and network security and/or related fields. A bachelor’s degree or combined experience and education as substitute for minimum education.  Extensive experience in security architecture design, with the ability to conceptualize and implement effective security frameworks. Proven knowledge of network security technologies and solutions.

Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and the ability to apply them effectively.

Working knowledge of network security concepts and strategies, including fundamentals and attack strategies. Familiarity with application frameworks, security concepts, and strategies, to allow for secure application environments.

Experience with Operational Technology architecture requirements and concepts. Knowledge of modern data center technologies (e.g., virtualization, containerization, cloud computing, disaster recovery). Ability to design, evaluate and document processes, leading teams in process review and improvement.
** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
**** Manager, Cyber Architecture
** will also bring the following qualifications or more:10 years of related experience. A bachelor’s degree in information science or computer science or computer engineering or in related field(s); or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education. Proven leadership experience. Experience in a university environment. Familiarity with existing university security architecture.
** SALARY AND BENEFITS
** The annual base salary range for this position is $ to $. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To support the well-being of our faculty and staff, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks

As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent , and you will be a member of the Trojan Family  - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.
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