Kansas Judicial Branch

Cybersecurity Architect - Office of Judicial Administration

Topeka, KS - Full Time

Position number:                    K0245936
Location of Employment:      Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, KS 
Position Title and Salary:      Cybersecurity Architect, grade 63, $113,257.87 to $ 124,830.89                                                                    annually

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The Kansas Judicial Branch is committed to harnessing and innovating technology to better serve the branch and people Kansas.  If continuous improvement and innovation in the information services space excite you, this position may just be what you’ve been looking for!

Job Duties: This is professional work designing, building, and overseeing the implementation of enterprise-wide cyber systems, networks, and information security for the judicial branch. The role requires a deep understanding of multiple IT domains, such as networking, cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, and software development.
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.

Examples of Work Performed:
(Position may not include all duties listed and duties listed may not cover all duties that may be performed.)
  • 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 staff members 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 or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, cyber security or a related field. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis for the formal education requirements.

Preferred qualifications: 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.

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 [email protected] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER
 
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