IT Security Architect

State of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDOR's success-by collecting 95% of South Carolina's general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community. Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers. We are looking for teammates who are: Strategic thinkings who can align technical solutions with organizational goals and security best practices Skilled collaborators who build trust and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactive problem solvers who anticipate risks, adapt to emerging threats, and drive continuous improvement Detail-oriented professionals who take ownership of complex systems and ensure they meet compliance requirements Dedicated professionals who value integrity, accountability, and protecting the SCDOR's mission and data What you will do: The IT Security Architect will serve as the senior security architect responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure systems and infrastructure. This role involves partnering with the CISO and SCDOR leadership to strengthen cybersecurity, reduce risk, and ensure compliance across all environments.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field and experience in business administration, computer science, mathematics, engineering, management information science, networking-telecommunications, or data processing. Experience must include the design and implementation of enterprise-level systems architecture in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment.
Relevant experience may be substituted of the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of the IT Security industry, which includes multi-tiered architectures, enterprise applications, evaluation of emerging technologies, emerging threats, networks, data management systems, and hardware systems.
Familiarity with PCI DSS, IRS Pub 1075, IRS SCSEM, DISA STIG, and SCDIS specifications and best practices.

Responsibilities

Defining and directing SCDOR's cloud, hybrid, and on-premises security architecture to support business strategy
Providing expert consultation to the CISO, division staff, and SCDOR management
Developing and maintaining the Security Roadmap and ensuring alignment with policies and industry standards
Identifying outdated or redundant technologies to improve security posture and reduce risk
Communicating architecture strategies, issues, and changes to key stakeholders
Gathering requirements, designing, deploying, and optimizing security technologies
Recommending improvements to reduce attack surface and mitigate evolving threats
Configuring technical policies, evaluating integration with identity management systems, and supporting conditional access strategies
Researching, testing, and implementing security products to ensure performance and compliance
Collaborating across teams to strengthen security for networks, cloud systems, and all technology assets
Partnering with the SOC team on investigations and incident response
Supporting audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments
Ensuring controls meet compliance with PCI DSS, IRS Pub 1075, IRS SCSEM, DISA STIG, and SCDIS standards
Managing and developing a skilled, proactive, and accountable security team
Overseeing performance management, training, and career planning
Tracking expenses, contracts, and staffing needs
Providing advanced technical and administrative support for assigned security systems
Creating dashboards and reports for team and stakeholder visibility
Developing baselines, documentation, and monitoring standards
Configuring alerts, policies, and notifications aligned with best practices and emerging threats
Leading risk identification and security assessments of technologies, services, and vendors
Conducting hands-on evaluation of network, cloud, and security tools
Defining security requirements and evaluating design integration risks
Designing PKI systems and conducting vulnerability analyses to guide secure implementations