Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your knowledge of modern security tools and practices to secure critical and confidential information? The Department of Revenue collects billions in taxes annually, and we need your expertise to ensure that our systems provide secure and reliable services to the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Revenue Information Services (IS) division currently has a unique and amazing opportunity for an IT Security - Senior/Specialist in Tumwater, WA. This IS Deployment Engineer will serve as the Department’s designated highest technical expert to carry out new security design and practices, as well as provide incident command for security related events.

Please Note: This position has the flexibility to work remotely part-time, however the duty station is in Tumwater, Washington and the successful candidate must agree to travel to the office for key scheduled meetings or as operational needs dictate. Details of teleworking considerations will be addressed during the interview process.

Revenue's Information Systems Division (ISD) is dedicated to providing secure, dependable, and high quality technology systems and services for the agency and public. Combined with a fantastic work-life balance and a dynamic learning organization, you will work with amazing leadership, talented co-workers, and help deploy the latest tools and cloud-based solutions to tackle the agency's information security challenges.

Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to find out more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work.

We invite you to review the opportunity details below and forward this message to others you feel may be qualified.

Duties

As the IS Deployment Engineer, you'll be challenged to:

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  Represents DOR architectural and cybersecurity needs to state and federal entities through the SDR process.
• Represent and lead DOR audit, consultation, and review efforts ensuring CAP remediations are incorporated into the architecture and change management workflows.
• Act as the Incident Response Commander during major incidents or as declared by the agency director and support duty managers with security-related issues as required.
• Act as the ISD Supply Chain Risk Manager in support of future architecture needs, current hardware and software, and lead security efforts for procurements and End-of-Life (EOL) devices.
• Assist the IT Security Architect in the development and design of future delivery services and act as an intermediary between architect and maintenance and operations staff ensuring proper training, communication, and expectations are presented to all parties for the successful security operations of the services as designed.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you must possess:
A Bachelor’s degree including 9 semester or 15 quarter hours of an Information Technology related field

AND

Five (5) years of consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in information technology analysis/security, system maintenance, troubleshooting/problem resolution experience, IT audits, or analyzing, designing, or programming computer systems applications or databases with at least 4 of those years with an emphasis in cybersecurity and at least 3 of the following 8 IT Security Domains:

• Security and Risk Management
• Asset Security
• Security Engineering
• Communications and Network Security
• Identity and Access Management
• Security Assessment and Testing
• Security Operations
• Software Development Security

AND

Five (5) years of work experience in IT or cybersecurity for a government entity, law enforcement agency, or private organization including analysis of vulnerabilities (including confidential and/or sensitive data) acquired from endpoints, servers, networks, databases, and storage devices/media using tools and processes that meet industry standards and administrative/legal requirements.

AND

A professional security certification, such as the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Security Plus (SEC+) from a non-vendor specific industry recognized organization such as Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), or the SysAdmin, Audit, Network and Security (SANS) institute.

To be considered:

• Complete your online application in detail, as it will be used as your initial resume.
• Attach a cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications of this position.
• Include at least three (3) professional references that can speak to your experience as it relates to enterprise level information technology.

*Note - Incomplete applications and applications received without requested attachments may be disqualified.*

To take advantage of Veteran's preference, please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please blackout your social security number and date of birth before attaching.

Questions?

Hello, my name is Lance and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Department of Revenue employee, I understand the importance of finding a rewarding career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves in connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have.

Please contact any part of the Staffing team at Jobs@dor.wa.gov or give me a call (360) 704-5725.

Supplemental Information

Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated effective November 4, 2022. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed, or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. Please reach out to the HR Office at DORHRMedical@DOR.WA.GOV if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

At Revenue, we put employee safety first and foremost. This is why we will use every resource possible to ensure this hiring process stays within the current guidelines related to COVID-19. If selected to move forward, please be aware interviews will be conducted virtually using a webcam teleconferencing method.

The Human Resource Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position has been designated as having access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In order to access this information, you will need to:

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  Comply with the FTI background check requirements consisting of:
  • FBI National background check (fingerprinting required).

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.

If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.