Cybersecurity Architect: Enterprise Security & IR

Cybersecurity Jobs; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to design, build, and oversee enterprise-wide cybersecurity capabilities across its networks and information security programs. This onsite role in Topeka, KS reports to the Chief Information Security Officer, translating security needs into architecture, policies, and coordinated response and recovery planning.

The position emphasizes security architecture, governance, threat analysis, incident response, disaster recovery oversight,

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cyber security, or a related field.
• Additional relevant experience may substitute education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the organization’s security architecture framework.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that support data security.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new security technologies and strategies.
• Analyze potential security threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify information security needs.
• Provide oversight and coordination for incident response and disaster recovery plans.
• Train staff on network security issues, applicable policies, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with changing laws and applicable regulations.
• Test and audit systems for vulnerabilities and security assurance.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Firewalls

VPN

IDS/IPS

Written communication

Analytic problem solving

Project collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Kansas Judicial Branch is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to design, build, and oversee enterprise-wide cybersecurity capabilities across its networks and information security programs. This onsite role in Topeka, KS reports to the Chief Information Security Officer, translating security needs into architecture, policies, and coordinated response and recovery planning.

The position emphasizes security architecture, governance, threat analysis, incident response, disaster recovery oversight,