Emerging Tech Security Architect

Overview

General Summary
Reporting to the Emerging Technology Security Manager, the Emerging Technology Security Architect collaborates with all functional areas related to emerging technology security architecture, including AI systems, IoT platforms, medical devices, cloud infrastructure, and other emerging technologies within Henry Ford Health (HFH). The role provides architectural guidance and design leadership for security controls and frameworks, ensuring alignment with healthcare regulations and security best practices.

The architect will design security architectures, establish standards, and develop frameworks for securing emerging technology deployments. This position works with IT, the Enterprise Architecture team, the Cloud Security team, and the Medical Device Security team to ensure security architectures follow policies, applicable laws and regulations. The role also collaborates with SOC and IPSO teams to develop comprehensive security architecture for emerging technology deployments.

Responsibilities include designing secure architectures for emerging technologies and providing architectural guidance and leadership on security controls and frameworks. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure security architectures comply with policies, laws, and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain enterprise security standards and patterns, and create detailed architectural documentation.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems (or equivalent) required. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of direct, hands‑on experience in security architecture with a focus on emerging technologies.
• Strong experience in designing secure architectures for AI/ML systems and platforms, IoT and medical device networks, cloud and hybrid environments, and edge computing deployments.
• Experience with security architecture frameworks and methodologies: SABSA, TOGAF, Zero Trust Architecture, NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Strong architectural considerations for:
  Network Security (Next gen firewalls, microsegmentation, NDR);
  Cloud Security (multi‑cloud security, CNAPP, CASB);
  IoT/Medical Device Security (network segmentation, device security platforms); AI/ML Security (model security, MLOps security, data protection).
• Experience with healthcare regulations and security frameworks; strong understanding of emerging technology trends and security implications.
• Experience developing enterprise security standards and patterns; proven track record of creating detailed architectural documentation.

• At least one of the following certifications is required; two are preferred:
  Security Architecture Certification (SABSA, TOGAF);
  Security Certification (CISSP, CISM);
  Cloud Architecture Certification (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect).

• Organization:
  Corporate Services
• Department:
  Medical Device Security
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable