About the role

The Cybersecurity Data Architect designs and governs the enterprise cybersecurity data architecture to ensure data is integrated, structured, and accessible for threat detection and incident response. This role establishes data standards, governance practices, and provides strategic guidance on emerging technologies to support a resilient, data-driven cybersecurity program.

What they look for

Cybersecurity Data Architecture Data Governance Data Modeling SIEM EDR SOAR Cloud Security Data Engineering Incident Response Threat Detection Data Pipelines Distributed Systems Regulatory Compliance Information Security

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 6 years of experience in cybersecurity or data engineering. Proven experience in designing data architecture, implementing data pipelines, and working within highly regulated environments is required.

Full description

Location:

Remote - TX

Department:

Cybersecurity and Networking

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

***Remote - Must live in the state of Texas***

The Cybersecurity Data Architect (“Architect”) is a member of the Cybersecurity team within the Office of the CISO and is responsible for designing and governing the organization’s enterprise cybersecurity data architecture. This role ensures security data is integrated, structured, and accessible to support detection, response, and informed decision-making.

The Architect defines and maintains data models, standards, and integration patterns across cybersecurity and enterprise platforms, enabling scalable and reliable data to support threat detection, incident response, and continuous monitoring. The role establishes and enforces cybersecurity data governance practices, including classification, retention, lineage, and access controls, in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.

As a senior technical resource, the Architect provides strategic guidance on data architecture, integration approaches, and emerging technologies, partnering across cybersecurity, IT, and data teams to support a resilient, data-driven cybersecurity program.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.

6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, data engineering, or related IT roles.

3+ years of experience designing and implementing data architecture, data pipelines, or enterprise data platforms.

Experience working with cybersecurity technologies and data sources (e.g., SIEM, EDR, SOAR, cloud security platforms).

Experience supporting enterprise-scale environments with distributed systems and integrated data platforms.

Experience supporting data governance or data management practices (e.g., classification, retention, access controls).

Experience working in a healthcare organization or highly regulated environment.

Experience with cloud-based or hybrid data platforms supporting cybersecurity use cases.

About Us:

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.