Senior Security Architect

Overview

Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the position of Senior Security Architect. This position is responsible for architecting and managing information security systems and solutions to protect information resources.

• Design, integrate, and evolve cybersecurity architectures for systems and networks with multilevel security requirements, incorporating and advancing Zero Trust principles such as least privilege, segmentation, continuous authentication, and adaptive access controls.
• Lead the configuration, integration, and continuous tuning of security monitoring, detection, and response platforms (e.g., SIEM, XDR, CSPM).
• Perform security and design reviews for new systems and services, identify gaps in security architecture, and recommend strategic improvements by embedding best practices and controls early in the solution lifecycle.
• Architect and maintain enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions spanning on-premises and cloud environments.
• Determine the protection needs (i.e., security controls) for the information system(s) and network(s) and document appropriately.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve our cloud security capabilities as we execute on our cloud strategy.
• Align security architecture and controls with industry frameworks and benchmarks such as NIST and CIS Benchmarks.
• Serve as a trusted security advisor to technology, engineering, and leadership, translating complex security concepts into practical strategies.
• Collaborate with SOC and incident response teams to refine alerting, automation, and response playbooks for continuous improvement.

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury’s Tigard office. The schedule will be approximately 90+% time spent remote with a minimum of eight in-office times per year, spread over each quarter of the year. Additional days in the office may be required. During the initial training period, employees are expected to be in the office more frequently to support onboarding, learning, and collaboration.

$91,404 - $138,420 annually.

This position is classified as an Information Systems Specialist
8. This position is a SEIU represented position.

• Seven (7) years of information systems experience in security architect or related role; OR
• An Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND 5 years of information systems experience in a security architect or related security role; OR
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND three (3) years of experience in a security architect or related security role; OR
• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year experience in a security architect or related security role.

Job Specific Attributes

• Experience with designing and implementing secure architectures across cloud and hybrid infrastructures, preferably including Azure.
• Experience with designing and enforcing enterprise-scale IAM frameworks and implementing Zero Trust principles across hybrid environments.
• Experience with configuring, tuning, and integrating security tools and monitoring systems (e.g., SIEM, XDR, CSPM) to enhance detection fidelity and incident response.
• Experience with aligning security architecture and controls to industry frameworks and benchmarks, including NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and related compliance standards.

Core Attributes

• Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.
• Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.
• Flexibility – Demonstrates…