Emerging Tech Security Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all. Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Emerging Technology Security Manager, the Emerging Technology Security Architect works in collaboration with all functional areas relative to emerging technology security architecture, including AI systems, IoT platforms, medical devices, cloud infrastructure, and other emerging technologies within Henry Ford Health (HFH). The position provides architectural guidance and design leadership for security controls and frameworks while ensuring alignment with healthcare regulations and security best practices. It is expected that the Emerging Technology Security Architect will design security architectures, establish standards, and develop frameworks for securing emerging technology deployments. This position will work in a collaborative effort with IT, Enterprise Architecture team,
Cloud Security team, and Medical Device Security team to ensure security architectures follow policies, applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, this role will work closely with other members of the SOC and IPSO teams to develop comprehensive security architecture for emerging technology deployments.

Additional Information

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems (or equivalent) is required.
• Master's degree preferred. A minimum of eight (8) years direct and hands on experience in security architecture with 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.
• Edge computing deployments. Experience with security architecture frameworks and methodologies: SABSA. TOGAF. Zero Trust Architecture. NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Strong experience with 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.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

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