Security Manager - Architecture & Data Protection

Regional Government Services Authority; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Government Services Authority seeks an experienced Security Manager - Security Architecture & Data Protection to shift security left and embed secure-by-design across applications, cloud, and data. You will evaluate cloud architectures, data flows, and privacy considerations, translating risks into practical recommendations for CalSAWS.

The role reports to the CISO and leads architecture reviews, overseeing controls for sensitive information while collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible security architecture/security roles in multi-cloud environments, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Hands-on security architecture reviews for complex enterprise systems; data protection-by-design and access controls; encryption and key management.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture reviews for new and changing technologies across applications, cloud, integrations, and data.
• Evaluate security risks and design decisions; establish effective controls to protect sensitive information.
• Partner with innovation, application, infrastructure, security, and business teams to advance secure-by-design practices.
• Strengthen enterprise data protection capabilities across CalSAWS' environment.

Skills

Security architecture

Data protection

Privacy by design

DSPM

DLP

Insider risk

Cloud security

Vendor onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security / computer science / information systems / cybersecurity

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DSPM tools

DLP tools

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Security Manager- Security Architecture & Data Protection to shift security left and shape how security is designed across applications, cloud, integrations, and data. Do you have the technical expertise to evaluate cloud architecture, application designs, integrations, data flows, and emerging technologies while translating complex security risks into practical recommendations? Are you ready to help CalSAWS strengthen enterprise security and protect sensitive data across one of the nation’s largest public-sector technology environments?

POSITION INFORMATION

The Security Manager – Security Architecture & Data Protection reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and plays a critical role in strengthening the CalSAWS enterprise security program by ensuring security is incorporated into technology, applications, data, and business processes from the start.

This position leads security architecture reviews for new and changing technologies, evaluates security risks and design decisions, and establishes effective controls to protect sensitive information. The Security Manager partners closely with innovation, application, infrastructure, security, and business teams to advance secure-by-design practices and strengthen CalSAWS' enterprise data protection capabilities.

Who is CalSAWS?

The California Statewide Automated Welfare System (CalSAWS) is the largest county-based human services system in the nation. In June 2019, all fifty-eight California counties formed the CalSAWS Consortium as a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to govern system operations and represent the collective interests of every county.

As of October 2023, CalSAWS successfully unified all counties into a single statewide system. CalSAWS is now in its Maintenance and Operations (M&O) phase, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient system functionality for millions of Californians.

This role represents a critical opportunity to improve enterprise alignment upstream of delivery, helping CalSAWS reduce downstream friction, improve coordination, and support more cohesive customer and workforce experiences statewide.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in security architecture, information security, data protection, privacy, data security, or a similar operational role, with demonstrated depth in DSPM, DLP, and Insider Risk disciplines in a multi-cloud environment. At least two (2) years of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• Hands-on experience performing security architecture and design reviews for complex enterprise systems
• Experience with data protection-by-design, AI/ML systems, input/output monitoring, data residency enforcement, and access controls
• Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization controls, encryption, key management, secret management, network security, classification, retention, least privilege, logging and monitoring, vulnerability management, and secure software development
• Working knowledge of privacy-by-design principles
• Working knowledge of data security and security architecture reviews
• Experience supporting vendor onboarding, system and security reviews, procurement/third-party risk management processes, and data inventories
• Experience managing structured workflows involving intake, triage, documentation tracking, and closure across multiple stakeholders

Experience working in large-scale enterprise or public-sector environments is strongly preferred.

Preferred certifications may include:

• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CDPSE, CIPM, or equivalent security certifications
• GIAC certifications
• Security+ or equivalent
• Cloud security certifications
• AWS Security Architect or equivalent

All positions may be subject to some short-term travel in order to conduct project business with the state and counties. The CalSAWS project office is currently located in Gold River, California.

BENEFITS and SALARY INFORMATION

For information on benefits through RGS employment - - https://rgsjpa.org/rgs-employees-assigned-to-calsaws/

EMPLOYMENT:

For candidates employed with a county in California who are not able to support a staff member on the CalSAWS project, the CalSAWS Consortium contracts with Regional Government Services (RGS) to provide staff for the consortium. Hires from this recruitment and selection process are expected to work for the CalSAWS Consortium through the contract with Regional Government Services (RGS), which provides staff for the consortium.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Application Deadline – October 16, 2026

All submissions will be reviewed by CalSAWS, with interviews scheduled for the most qualified candidates.

CalSAWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.