Infrastructure Security Architect

The Infrastructure Security Architect serves as a vital member of the Security Architecture Team, Information Security Office. This position will be part of a team that assists the Office of Information Technology and supports State of Maine (SOM) agencies with meeting the requirements set forth by the Information Security Office. This position provides a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. The Infrastructure Security Architect is responsible for leading the development of information security architecture and ensuring technology initiatives are implemented within the framework to make the State of Maine environment more secure. They will be accountable for strategic planning, architecture, and securing enterprise information by identifying network and application security requirements, implementing and testing security controls and procedures. The primary areas of focus for the Infrastructure Security Architect is to advise the Chief Information Security Officer in developing risk management strategies and multi-year implementation and remediation programs based on business priorities and risks to address cyber Security, cyber defense and the needs of the enterprise. To meet these requirements the successful candidate must be knowledgeable about how security architecture fits into the broader security program and understands the security concepts outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The successful candidate will adapt and leverage both MaineIT policy and system security technology stack to reduce new or existing risk and assist the team as we work to bolster our security posture., * Define information security strategies, including guiding principles and future state vision, ensuring that the strategic objectives are aligned with business goals

• Develop and implement security policies and standards in alignment with industry best practices, state and federal regulations, and emerging security technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including IT teams, vendors, and State agencies, to ensure that security measures are integrated into all technology solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to IT teams and other stakeholders on security-related issues.
• Work closely with customer stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, perform security reviews, design top-tier security practices, and deliver strategic, innovative cloud-based security offerings
• Leading the Network and Infrastructure Design and Architecture pertaining to the environment.
• Stay up to date on the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, and recommend solutions to mitigate risks.

Skill 2: Network Infrastructure Skill 3: Communications - Oral and Written, If you have a passion for security and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, please submit your application to join the State of Maine’s team as a Security Architect., * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a security architecture or related role.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles and practices, including risk assessment and management, security architecture, compliance, and security testing.
• Experience with security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions.