Security Architect, Position No. 00878

Title: Security Architect

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience, up to $125,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location:IT SECURITY

Agency Website:www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a dynamic Security Architect for a full-time position with our Information Security and Risk Management group in Richmond, Virginia.

The Security Architect will apply knowledge and understanding of security hardening baselines and techniques to design and engineer secure solutions across complex enterprise environments including cloud, to protect the value of the systems and information assets of the enterprise from both external and internal threats, and to meet federal, state and other requirements (e.g., COV Security Standards SEC530, PCI DSS).

They will be responsible to evaluate and ensure all system architecture deployments are designed by clearly understood policies and tested for compliance and weaknesses on routine basis; support preparation and management of comprehensive scanning, testing and evaluation plans that address implementation of operational and technical security controls; utilize skills in communication, presentation, facilitation and negotiation to collaborate, consult and implement system security and controls with internal and external leadership, stakeholders, and technology partners; positively influence, build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners and team members while communicating and implementing security standards and policies with regard for organizational risk and compliance, and utilize time management and organizational skills to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced environment to meet time sensitive deadlines.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition,DMVserves a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations.DMVoperates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don't just talk about our core values, we live them!

Minimum Qualifications

•Possess excellent time-management, problem solving, and critical thinking capabilities; Ability to work in a highly stressful, face paced environment and meet time sensitive deadlines.
•Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively build relationships with, collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels, internal and external to the organization.
•Possess excellent skills in communicating complex and technical concepts to audiences at different levels of understanding.
•Extensive experience in analyzing and evaluating security solutions/components for business requirements.
•Experience with securing Microsoft Azure cloud platform and attack surfaces.
•Extensive knowledge of security hardening techniques for Microsoft OS, Linux, Oracle, Microsoft SQL.

Additional Considerations

•Possession of CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP, CISM, CED or CRTSA Certification.
•Experience in monitoring and protecting the attack surfaces as they relate to harden system security controls.
•Experience with IT governance, policies, controls, and compliance.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify .

All applicants for employment must consent to a driver history and criminal background check. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required on selected applicant(s). During your employment with DMV as a condition of employment, DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions including suspension of license.

Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience as well as years of experience in order to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: 804-367-0528

Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.