Kansas Judicial Branch

Kansas state trial and appellate court system

Cybersecurity Architect - Office of Judicial Administration

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTopeka, KS, USA$117.3k - $129.2k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field; additional relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Proven experience as a cybersecurity architect or in a similar role.
Strong understanding of firewalls, virtual private networks, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security technologies.
Excellent knowledge of current security threats, techniques, and the cybersecurity landscape.
Ability to work effectively with peers, project teams, and management.
Ability to leverage best practices and lessons learned from external organizations and academic institutions dealing with cyber issues.
Knowledge of applicable laws, statutes, and administrative or criminal legal guidelines and procedures.
Knowledge of emerging technologies with potential for exploitation.
Ability to travel in and out of state, including some overnight trips.

Responsibilities

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.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field.
Professional certifications are highly encouraged.
Experience with cloud security, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards such as GDPR, NIST CSF 2.0, and PCI-DSS.
Experience with incident response and digital forensics and incident response.

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 [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

About the Company

Kansas Judicial Branch

Kansas state trial and appellate court system

Kansas Judicial Branch is the state court system for people and businesses seeking to resolve legal disputes under Kansas law. It includes district courts, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, which has general administrative authority over the state's courts. The Office of Judicial Administration carries out Supreme Court policies and handles legal, financial, technology and administrative support for court operations. Its work also includes public court forms and legal self-help materials designed to make the court system easier to use. The branch's constitutional roots date to Kansas statehood in 1861, when the state Supreme Court was established.

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Founded: 1861

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