IT Security Architect

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $40 - $56 per Hour

💻 Cybersecurity

🗓️ November 7th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring an IT Security Architect to lead the development, documentation, and implementation of security initiatives across its four-campus IT environment. The role involves assessing the security posture using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, coordinating with various technical and administrative teams, and enhancing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of MSU’s IT resources under the supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer.

Highlights

Develop and maintain security policies and standards for MSU’s four-campus IT environment.
Conduct risk assessments and audits using NIST CSF and other frameworks, prioritizing mitigation of risks.
Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary units including networking, system administration, enterprise services, desktop support, and application development.
Assist in planning, coordination, and response to security incidents.
Required advanced knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and hands-on systems and networking administration experience.
Experience supporting ERP and enterprise software, as well as knowledge of data loss prevention, vulnerability management, threat hunting, anti-malware, and SIEM tools in a higher education setting.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required; cybersecurity emphasis or Master’s degree preferred.
Salary range $40.032 to $56.045 hourly, commensurate with experience.
Works within UIT Information Security Group, under the VP for Information Technology, engaging with staff across four MSU campuses.