Senior IT Security Specialist

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!

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.

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.