Senior Security Architect

Overview

Position Title: Senior Security Architect

Agency: Oregon State Treasury

Job Description: 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.

Salary Range: $91,404 - $138,420 annually.

Note:

The compensation plan will be increased effective February 1, 2026 to reflect a 2.5% COLA; the posted salary does not reflect the COLA.

Position Type: Employee

Work Schedule: Hybrid (remote and in-office) with in-office work predominately from the Treasury's Tigard office. Approximately 90+% remote with a minimum of eight in-office days per year, spread over each quarter. Additional in-office days may be required. During initial training, more frequent in-office presence may be required.

This role: Leads architecture and security engineering efforts to protect information resources across on-premises and cloud environments.

• Design, integrate, and evolve cybersecurity architectures for systems and networks with multilevel security requirements, incorporating 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, identifying gaps in security architecture, and recommending 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 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.

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

• 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.

• Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; respects different values and viewpoints.
• Teamwork – Professional, respectful, and courteous; prioritizes team objectives.
• Flexibility – Willingness to adapt to organizational needs; maintains composure in changing environments.
• Communication – Clear communication with…