Cybersecurity Architect - Office of Judicial Administration

Kansas Judicial Council; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch seeks a Cybersecurity Architect to design and oversee enterprise-wide cybersecurity systems for the judiciary. You will lead security architecture, policy development, and incident response.

Requires a strong background in cloud security, firewall design, and data analytics, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the organization’s security architecture framework.
• Develop and implement data security policies and procedures.
• 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 for incident response and disaster recovery plans.
• Train staff on network security issues and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Test and audit systems for vulnerabilities and security.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Firewalls & VPN

Cloud security

Analytical problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cyber security or related field

Master's degree in computer science, information systems, cyber security or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Position number: K0245936

Location of Employment: Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, KS

Position Title and Salary: Cybersecurity Architect, grade 63, $117,250.21 annually

$120,184.97 with 6 months of successful performance

$129,231.17 with 1-year if successful performance

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits: State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Job Duties:

This is professional work designing, building, and overseeing the implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity systems, networks, and information security for the judicial branch. This role requires deep experience in cloud network architecture, firewall and segmentation design, data analytics and a strong cybersecurity background.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer and is reviewed by conferences and evaluation of results obtained. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Chief Information Security Officer.

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

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, cyber security or a related field.
• Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis for the formal education requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, cyber security or a related field.
• Professional certifications are highly encouraged.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards such as GDPR, NIST CSF 2.0 and PCI-DSS.
• Experience with incident response and DFIR.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven experience as a cybersecurity architect or similar role.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS and other security technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of current security threats, techniques, and landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Customer service attitude and focus.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment.
• Mature analytic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, project teams, and management.
• Ability to leverage best practices and lessons learned of external organizations and academic institutions dealing with cyber issues.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, statutes and/or administrative/criminal legal guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies that have potential for exploitation.
• Ability to travel in and out of state with some overnight trips.

Applications will be accepted until: Open until filled

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact [e-mail] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER