Senior IT Security Specialist
State of WashingtonDescription
- We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:
Respect | Trust | Diversity | Inclusion | Equity.At the Department of Licensing (DOL), we recognize the importance of work life harmony and work hard to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.
Our Information Services Division (ISD) is currently recruiting an IT Security professional with an analytical mindset and strong communication skills to add to their team as a Senior IT Security Specialist.
We are one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State. We regularly interact with over 6 million Washington State residents and collect nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees annually. We know our services are essential to our customers’ ability to live, work, drive, and thrive. We take this responsibility seriously and are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.
If you have a passion for providing safety through security systems and architecture, please read on! Duties
As a Senior IT Security Specialist, you will be responsible for DOL's enterprise-wide cybersecurity systems and security architecture. You will directly support DOL by providing a secure enterprise environment for the agency staff and infrastructure. You will secure enterprise information through planning, implementing, and testing security systems while recommending security standards that align with agency policies. Serving as a resource for less experienced team members, you will provide the support and skills to ensure a stable infrastructure and secure architecture for the agency. Given the virtual collaboration this position requires and the need to support the larger DOL team, your ability to stay connected and supportive at a distance will be critical for your success.
Some of what you will do:- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations and standards.
- Respond to and manage security incidents.
- Design and implement security controls.
- Serve as a cybersecurity architect for the agency.
- Ensure security is integrated into all IT systems and projects through advisement, planning, and assessments.
Qualifications
What you will bring:
- Eleven (11) years of cybersecurity network, server, or application experience.
- Must include the following technical areas:
- Project Management expertise with complex IT projects.
- IT Security systems, network, or server products.
- Application development and deployment.
- Development of strategies to resolve complex issues and assist in IT mission delivery.
- Troubleshooting complex technical problems.
- Effective communication with IT and business managers to escalate problems, make recommendations, and report status.
- Compliance auditing.
- Vulnerability management.
- Security assessments.
- The ability to understand and follow agency values of respect, trust, diversity, equity and inclusion through behaviors and decisions.
Experience may be obtained concurrently.
Up to four (4) years of relevant education may substitute year for year for experience.
(Associates degree = 2 years Bachelor’s degree = 4 years)
What may help set you apart:- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).
- Experience with state IT architecture design.
- Five (5) years of experience with Security Assessments.
- Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) management.
Additional Conditions of employment:
- Prior to a new hire, a pre-employment screening, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the pre-employment check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- This position is expected to be predominately remote, but employees are expected to present to Olympia offices within a 24 hour notice.
DOL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
For information about available accommodations, the interview process, or the position contact Kyle Odell.
Supplemental Information
- Come join us in changing the way government delivers services and help build a legacy of commitment to and excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion!
How to Apply:- Select the Apply button at the top of this job announcement.
- A cover letter explaining your experience as it relates to this position is appreciated, but not a requirement for selection.
A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.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.
A paycheck is just part of a total compensation package. We offer some of the nation’s best benefits.
We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.
We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we will create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the public of Washington.Veteran/Military Spouse Preference Notice
To take advantage of veteran/military spouse preference email the Recruitment Team. Be sure to include the title of this recruitment in the subject line.
The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-902-4000 or may email HRRecruit@dol.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.
The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty days.
We do not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.