HPC Security Architect

Required Qualification (as evidenced by an attached resume)

Bachelor's degree. In lieu of a degree, a combination of directly related full-time experience in cybersecurity, with experience in research computing or large-scale distributed systems totaling nine [9] ​years may be considered. Five [5] years of experience in cybersecurity, with experience in research computing or large-scale distributed systems. Experience in NIST 800-171, HIPAA, and regulated data environments. Experience with Identity and access management architectures. Experience with Network and system security design. Experience with Linux systems, high-performance networking, and storage architectures. Experience with translating complex regulatory requirements into technical implementations.

Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience supporting HPC environments or research infrastructure. Experience in AI/ML security, model governance, and data provenance. Experience with federated identity (InCommon, SAML, OIDC) and research collaboration frameworks. Certified in CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or similar.

Brief Description of Duties:

The HPC Security Architect leads the design, implementation, and governance of security architecture across Stony Brook University's advanced research computing ecosystem, including AMA27, SeaWulf, NVWulf, and ClinWulf. This role establishes a comprehensive, risk-based security framework ensuring compliance with HIPAA, NIST 800-171, NIH GDS, and emerging AI governance standards. The incumbent operates at the intersection of research enablement and enterprise security, partnering with the Division of Information Technology (DoIT), Stony Brook Medicine IT (SBMIT), Research Security, IRB, and faculty to embed secure-by-design principles across compute, storage, data workflows, and collaborative research environments. The HPC Security Architect must have the ability to communicate with others effectively.

HPC Security Architecture & Strategy

●      Design and maintain a multi-tier security architecture for research computing environments spanning SeaWulf, NVWulf, ClinWulf, and AMA27 (NSF Tier-1 HPC).

●      Define reference architectures for secure compute, storage (GPFS/Arcastream), and high-speed networking (InfiniBand).

●      Establish segmentation strategies (network, identity, workload isolation) across research tiers.

●      Lead adoption of zero trust principles in HPC and research environments.

●      Align HPC security strategy with institutional and SUNY-wide initiatives (e.g., Empire AI).

Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

●      Lead implementation of security controls aligned to HIPAA Security Ru