Title: Security Architect, Position No. 00878

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

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: IT SERVICES

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is looking to hire a Security Architect for a full-time position with its IT Services Division.

The incumbent in this position, will be responsible for designing and engineering secure solutions across complex enterprise environments; establish an architecture program to protect the value of the systems and information assets of the enterprise from both external and internal threats. The incumbent will ensure all system architecture deployments are designed by clearly understood policies and tested for compliance and weaknesses on routine basis. They will be the go-to person for the implementation of all technical controls on all IT projects.

The Security Architect, along with the others supporting Security Operations and IT Risk Management will work collaboratively on every aspect of Information Security. DMV is a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to make your mark on the services being provided to millions of citizens.

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, DMV serves a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates 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

• Experience providing technical direction and assistance to technology staff related to security features and requirements.
• In-depth understanding and experience supporting the security hardening requirements, both technical and procedural.
• Extensive knowledge of security scanning techniques, vulnerability, and penetration testing processes.
• Extensive experience in analyzing and evaluating security solutions/components for business requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of cloud platforms and their attack surfaces.
• Extensive knowledge of security hardening techniques for Microsoft OS, Unix, and Linux.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP, CISM, CEH, 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.

Telework available as per State Policy Guidelines. This position requires the ability to work both in-person and remotely.

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).

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: emplyment@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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.