State of Washington
L&I IT Security Senior/Specialist (Security Architect)
State of Washington, Tumwater, Washington, us, 98511
Overview
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability IT supervisors will receive five percent (5%) supervisory pay differential in addition to their base pay. PLEASE NOTE: It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. Application review will begin immediately, and the position may be filled at any time. Are you an experienced IT Security professional? Do you wish to work in an organization where you can make a difference for all Washingtonians? Do you seek an opportunity to work with great colleagues, enjoy an outstanding work-life balance, and have a generous benefits package? If so, we would love to have you apply for our IT Security Architect role. About the Division and Office
The Information Technology Division is an internal service organization responsible for providing information technology based products and services in support of the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) agency business priorities. Under the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the IT Security Services (ITSS) unit’s mission is to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of agency-wide IT assets and data, including all critical business applications. ITSS provides agency-wide technology risk analysis to identify, prioritize, and guide risk reduction activities. About the Role
This Security Architect position reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and supervises a team of journey and entry level staff as the Security Team Supervisor. If chosen for this role, you will provide expert level IT Security Architecture and organizational leadership across all security-related domains agency-wide. You will apply your broad range of knowledge and experience to guide senior management decisions and solve the most complex technology problems related to technology, development, and the security infrastructure of the agency. Responsibilities
Supervise, coach and mentor professional IT Security team within IT Security Services, to include evaluating employee performance and coaching and mentoring staff for growth and development opportunities. Information Technology security Architecture, including:
Recommend appropriate security technologies and practice that align with business and compliance requirements. Develop IT strategic plans and technologies towards targeted Security Architecture.
Security and Architecture reviews, including:
Create security reviews processes, security assessments, risk analysis and implementation and testing of new technologies and proposed solutions. Plan and design security architectures for proposed solutions under the model of confidentiality, integrity, availability, and compliance. Describe requirements for network security, authentication and authorization for all IT systems and data. Ensure implemented solutions comply with agency and state requirements while following the overall IT strategic direction. Identify security requirements based on the privacy, confidentiality and data classification.
Risk assessment, regulatory compliance and policies, including:
Create and maintain artifacts that comprise the agencies security program which include policies and standards. Identify and document threats, attack vectors, and an overall threat landscape. Maintain artifacts on non-compliant solutions and technologies
IT security strategic planning, including:
Create a strategic vision for IT security. Identify technologies or methodologies missing from current IT frameworks and provide recommendations on suitable and compliant solutions.
Required
Ten (10) years of professional customer service focused IT experience
Four (4) years
of your IT experience must include at least two (2) security focus areas listed below:
Database Security Mainframe Security IT Security Architecture Application Security Patch Management Network Security Desktop Security Secure Software Development Lifecycle Anti-Virus/Anti-Spam & User Provisioning/Access Control
AND at least four (4) years
of your experience must include at least two (2) security strategic services focus areas from the following:
Security Architecture Security Assessments Vulnerability Scanning IT Project Management Security Reviews Security Analysis Firewall Management Threat Management Intrusion Detection Prevention Security Information & Event Management
Note: Education may substitute year for year for IT experience up to four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree and up to two (2) years for an associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a closely related field Desired
Certifications such as CISSP, Network Security, Security +, CHE Knowledge of: PCI, OCIO, IRS, CIS, NIST Knowledge and experience with TOGAF and/or SABSA Things You Need To Know
To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules. We offer hybrid and remote work options. Remote work from a state outside of WA requires approval. State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more. At L&I, your voice matters. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice. To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts. Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement. Please include the following documents with your application: A cover letter describing specific qualifications. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. Please note: we will never call any reference without your written authorization. Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again. Other information
IT position applicants selected to move forward in this hiring process will receive an email skills assessment invitation within 3 weeks of your application being accepted. An applicant may complete the assessment when ready, but the invitation to complete the assessment will expire 5 days after the invitation was sent. Once you start the assessment, you will be required to complete it. You cannot start your assessment and then come back to it later. Please look in your email inbox or spam as these invitations are sent by CodeSignal. For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business. This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future. The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment. Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions. To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner. Background Check Notice Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position. Did You Know? Washington is America\'s Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer. In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers. Veterans Preference Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization. For more Information If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Jennifer Nuño at nunk235@lni.wa.gov.
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Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability IT supervisors will receive five percent (5%) supervisory pay differential in addition to their base pay. PLEASE NOTE: It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. Application review will begin immediately, and the position may be filled at any time. Are you an experienced IT Security professional? Do you wish to work in an organization where you can make a difference for all Washingtonians? Do you seek an opportunity to work with great colleagues, enjoy an outstanding work-life balance, and have a generous benefits package? If so, we would love to have you apply for our IT Security Architect role. About the Division and Office
The Information Technology Division is an internal service organization responsible for providing information technology based products and services in support of the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) agency business priorities. Under the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the IT Security Services (ITSS) unit’s mission is to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of agency-wide IT assets and data, including all critical business applications. ITSS provides agency-wide technology risk analysis to identify, prioritize, and guide risk reduction activities. About the Role
This Security Architect position reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and supervises a team of journey and entry level staff as the Security Team Supervisor. If chosen for this role, you will provide expert level IT Security Architecture and organizational leadership across all security-related domains agency-wide. You will apply your broad range of knowledge and experience to guide senior management decisions and solve the most complex technology problems related to technology, development, and the security infrastructure of the agency. Responsibilities
Supervise, coach and mentor professional IT Security team within IT Security Services, to include evaluating employee performance and coaching and mentoring staff for growth and development opportunities. Information Technology security Architecture, including:
Recommend appropriate security technologies and practice that align with business and compliance requirements. Develop IT strategic plans and technologies towards targeted Security Architecture.
Security and Architecture reviews, including:
Create security reviews processes, security assessments, risk analysis and implementation and testing of new technologies and proposed solutions. Plan and design security architectures for proposed solutions under the model of confidentiality, integrity, availability, and compliance. Describe requirements for network security, authentication and authorization for all IT systems and data. Ensure implemented solutions comply with agency and state requirements while following the overall IT strategic direction. Identify security requirements based on the privacy, confidentiality and data classification.
Risk assessment, regulatory compliance and policies, including:
Create and maintain artifacts that comprise the agencies security program which include policies and standards. Identify and document threats, attack vectors, and an overall threat landscape. Maintain artifacts on non-compliant solutions and technologies
IT security strategic planning, including:
Create a strategic vision for IT security. Identify technologies or methodologies missing from current IT frameworks and provide recommendations on suitable and compliant solutions.
Required
Ten (10) years of professional customer service focused IT experience
Four (4) years
of your IT experience must include at least two (2) security focus areas listed below:
Database Security Mainframe Security IT Security Architecture Application Security Patch Management Network Security Desktop Security Secure Software Development Lifecycle Anti-Virus/Anti-Spam & User Provisioning/Access Control
AND at least four (4) years
of your experience must include at least two (2) security strategic services focus areas from the following:
Security Architecture Security Assessments Vulnerability Scanning IT Project Management Security Reviews Security Analysis Firewall Management Threat Management Intrusion Detection Prevention Security Information & Event Management
Note: Education may substitute year for year for IT experience up to four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree and up to two (2) years for an associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a closely related field Desired
Certifications such as CISSP, Network Security, Security +, CHE Knowledge of: PCI, OCIO, IRS, CIS, NIST Knowledge and experience with TOGAF and/or SABSA Things You Need To Know
To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules. We offer hybrid and remote work options. Remote work from a state outside of WA requires approval. State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more. At L&I, your voice matters. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice. To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts. Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement. Please include the following documents with your application: A cover letter describing specific qualifications. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. Please note: we will never call any reference without your written authorization. Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again. Other information
IT position applicants selected to move forward in this hiring process will receive an email skills assessment invitation within 3 weeks of your application being accepted. An applicant may complete the assessment when ready, but the invitation to complete the assessment will expire 5 days after the invitation was sent. Once you start the assessment, you will be required to complete it. You cannot start your assessment and then come back to it later. Please look in your email inbox or spam as these invitations are sent by CodeSignal. For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business. This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future. The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment. Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions. To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner. Background Check Notice Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position. Did You Know? Washington is America\'s Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer. In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers. Veterans Preference Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization. For more Information If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Jennifer Nuño at nunk235@lni.wa.gov.
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