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Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-07525
Department: Office of Financial Management
Division: Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 06/28/2023
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Note: We offer flexible work schedules and locations. This is a hybrid position where most of the work allows for telework. However, you will need to travel to in-person activities, meetings, and events. This position has been allocated as an IT Security - Senior Specialist.
What this job is about:
As an Information Security Cloud Architect, you'll advise the agency's Chief Information Security Officer in the development of cloud risk management strategies and multi-year implementation plans with the agency business priorities that may include a hybrid of cloud and on-premises solution designs.
In this role, you'll be accountable for a hybrid and cloud security architecture, assisting agency projects and initiatives of various sizes, complexity, and risk. You'll also develop actionable security blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards, and guidelines ensuring the enterprise technology is secure, consistent and usable.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
We are looking for someone to ensure the information systems used by agency staff and external customers meet regulatory requirements and mitigate vulnerabilities to sustain public trust in the agency's information system.
Who we are:
Our work at the Office of Financial Management (OFM) serves as a crucial part of the decision-making that the governor, Legislature and state agencies do each year. As an employee of OFM, you will be part of a team of dedicated professionals who work hard every day to provide the vital information and services they need to serve the people of Washington.
If you want to have a key role in supporting and improving state government, you've found the right place!
What we offer our employees:
See ourBenefits pagefor more information.
Duties
What you'll do:
Qualifications
Required:
Supplemental Information
How to apply:
Click "Apply" at the top of this page to start your application (you can save the application and come back to it, if needed).
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please include the following along with your completed application:
Questions:
For questions about this recruitment, assistance in the application process, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Ashley at For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
The Office of the Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
(OFM) I am legally authorized to work in the United States
02
(OFM) Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our agency in the United States?
03
I have six or more years' experience and expert proficiency in Architecture, experience integrating cyber security technologies with existing technologies.
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(OFM) I have the following educational or professional achievement to qualify me for this role.
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-07525
Department: Office of Financial Management
Division: Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 06/28/2023
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Note: We offer flexible work schedules and locations. This is a hybrid position where most of the work allows for telework. However, you will need to travel to in-person activities, meetings, and events. This position has been allocated as an IT Security - Senior Specialist.
What this job is about:
As an Information Security Cloud Architect, you'll advise the agency's Chief Information Security Officer in the development of cloud risk management strategies and multi-year implementation plans with the agency business priorities that may include a hybrid of cloud and on-premises solution designs.
In this role, you'll be accountable for a hybrid and cloud security architecture, assisting agency projects and initiatives of various sizes, complexity, and risk. You'll also develop actionable security blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards, and guidelines ensuring the enterprise technology is secure, consistent and usable.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Plan, research and design security architectures and controls.
- Work with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks of the hybrid and cloud design and infrastructure.
- Develop and evaluate secure methods, processes, policies, and procedures for compliance.
We are looking for someone to ensure the information systems used by agency staff and external customers meet regulatory requirements and mitigate vulnerabilities to sustain public trust in the agency's information system.
Who we are:
Our work at the Office of Financial Management (OFM) serves as a crucial part of the decision-making that the governor, Legislature and state agencies do each year. As an employee of OFM, you will be part of a team of dedicated professionals who work hard every day to provide the vital information and services they need to serve the people of Washington.
If you want to have a key role in supporting and improving state government, you've found the right place!
What we offer our employees:
- An environment of We strive to hire, cultivate and retain a competitive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules, wellness program, mobile arrangements and telework opportunities.
- Employees (and their families) have coverage options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
- Opportunity to enroll in state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan.
- A minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- A commute trip reduction program, tuition reimbursement, membership to statewide Business Resource Groups and an Infants-at-Work program.
See ourBenefits pagefor more information.
Duties
What you'll do:
- Design and implement hybrid and cloud security strategy, architect and platforms that align with the strategic objectives of the business and agency goals.
- Consult with business data owners and external partners to design secure controls methods, processes, policies, and procedures.
- Plan, research, and design security architecture for the development of applications, systems or services and mitigation solutions.
- Actively participate in the enterprise architecture team meeting and customer engagements to represent cloud security interests.
- Analyze security analysis reports and risk assessment results. Update plans with recommended administrative and technical solutions to mitigate risks and issues.
Qualifications
Required:
- Six (6) years of experience and expert proficiency in Architecture, experience integrating cyber security technologies with existing technologies.
- Either a Bachelors degree in Information Security or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent OR A professional cyber security certification, TOGAF certification.
- Master's degree in computer science or related field to information management or Information Security from an accredited institution.
- Knowledge of OCIO, CIS, NIST, FERPA, HIPAA, FISMA and FedRAMP frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency in a programming language, writing computer scripts, or computer forensics.
- Experience working with cloud technologies.
Supplemental Information
How to apply:
Click "Apply" at the top of this page to start your application (you can save the application and come back to it, if needed).
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please include the following along with your completed application:
- Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications.
- Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
- References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Questions:
For questions about this recruitment, assistance in the application process, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Ashley at For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
The Office of the Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
(OFM) I am legally authorized to work in the United States
- Yes
- No
02
(OFM) Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our agency in the United States?
- Yes
- No
03
I have six or more years' experience and expert proficiency in Architecture, experience integrating cyber security technologies with existing technologies.
- Yes
- No
04
(OFM) I have the following educational or professional achievement to qualify me for this role.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Security or related field.
- A professional cyber sec...
