Senior Security Architect

Note: This position will remain open until filled. It is at the hiring manager’s discretion to make a hiring decision at any time and close the recruitment.

*Applications received for this job opportunity will be reviewed immediately, your prompt response is encouraged. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process. 

Why work for OFM
TheOffice of Financial Management (OFM)is a small agency, about 500 staff, that serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts, all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian.

If you want to play a key role in enhancing how state government serves its citizens, you’ve found the right place. Join us in making a meaningful difference for every Washingtonian!

The job opportunity
As the Senior Security Architect you will partner with relevant business, technology, and security teams to ensure OneWA is compliant with applicable security polices, processes, and procedures. You will be responsible for the security architecture of the OneWA Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and other solutions that either directly support the implementation or address other program needs. You will use your collaboration skills in the development of security and architectural deliverables, create architectural artifacts, maintain security documentation, implement approved security configurations, perform periodic internal security audits, and support security design reviews.

Duties

One Washington (OneWA), led by the Office of Financial Management, is an enterprise-wide transformation project focused on replacing 1960s-era technology with a cloud-based solution for finance, procurement, budget, HR, and payroll processes, utilizing Workday technology. OneWA is a long-term yet extremely fast-paced project anticipated to fully implement all phases by 2030. The project’s core business hours are Monday through Friday, all project positions are full-time, and we offer some flexibility in schedules oriented around core business hours with prior supervisory approval. However, it is very common to regularly work beyond the typical 40 hour work week to meet the rigorous operational needs and business deliverables required for the go-live timelines.

What you’ll work on 

• Become a subject matter expertise on all architecture and security aspects of the Workday ERP. Use expert technical knowledge and experience to provide technical guidance, recommendations, and support to all OneWA workstreams, program leadership, and technical staff.
• Conduct research and analysis of legacy business applications, systems, databases, network, and infrastructure to define the architecture of the current-state environment and future-state solution.
• Evaluate the existing technical environment to examine how different elements of business, information, and technology can be applied to solve a specific problem.
• Review complex security documentation and artifacts, such as SOC 2 reports, security design reviews, and security assessment/audit findings; stay current with NIST 800-53 and industry best practices; assess and document compliance to appropriate Washington State and OFM policies, processes, and procedures. Responsible for reviewing the overall ERP system design to help ensure the solution meets operational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain a variety of security and architectural artifacts, processes, and deliverables; regularly support the development of other technical deliverables, artifacts, specifications, standards, and other documentation as either a contributor or reviewer; ensure alignment with approved technical implementation strategies and plans.
• Proactively identify IT-related risks, issues, vulnerabilities, incidents, and compliance gaps, so they can be proactively managed, mitigated and/or resolved. Lead the problem-solving and documentation of complex architecture or security issues, which includes defining the problem, conducting research and analysis to identify potential solutions, implementation of the selected solution, and reporting on the outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and relevant stakeholders to evaluate existing environments, define recommendations, assess solution capabilities, and conduct gap analyses, to promote technical solutions that address business needs and align with program objectives.
• Responsible for documenting and performing periodic internal system security audits, which includes downloading audit reports, reviewing audit logs, and reporting potential issues as well as assisting with the development and implementation of the Disaster Recovery Plan, Incident Management procedures, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements.

*This position is eligible to frequently telework the majority of the time and is typically not required to report on-site. If required on-site, then your supervisor will do their best to make every effort to notify you at least 1 week in advance, with the exception of emergency/urgent situations. The default assigned work location of all One Washington project positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington, *specifically at one of our two duty stations based in Olympia.

So if you are looking to play a critical role in technology transformation within WA State government and advance your career within these working conditions, then apply today!

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. *Additional two years of relevant professional experience may substitute for the educational requirement;
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in overseeing or participating in team-based and/or complex system implementations;
• Demonstrative skills in enterprise-wide business applications with a profound understanding of security/compliance, architectural infrastructure, including software, and various technologies; and
• Demonstrate strong ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field;
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge encompassing advanced technical architecture and security principles, coupled with a deep understanding of business operational and the broad implications of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), software products, technology stacks, and system integrations.;
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementations, especially with Workday.
• Experience with industry-leading security frameworks, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27000 series, FedRamp; and architecture frameworks, like TOGAF, SABSA, or Zachman. Possession of one or more industry-leading certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF) is preferable.
• Experience with Project Management principles and methodologies. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferable.

Supplemental Information

What we offer:
At OFM, we foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being, we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees.

Please visit our Recruitment Pagefor a full list of benefits available to employees. Here’s a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that OFM offers:

• An environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year
• State retirement programs

Application Process: Once you’ve decided to apply for a state government job, you’ll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Keep in mind that once you submit the application, a real person is going to read it. We do not use AI or other technology that screens your application and rejects it. So please be sure to provide clear and detailed information about your work history so your qualifications can be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you need reasonable accommodation in applying, please call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

For your application to be considered complete and sent to the hiring teams for review, you must submit all of the following: 

• Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
• Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
• References: at least three professional references and their phone numbers.

Questions:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email us at [email protected].

The Office of Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.