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# Cybersecurity Architect - Office of Judicial Administration

- **Company:** Kansas Judicial Branch
- **Location:** Topeka, KS, United States
- **Salary:** $117,250.0 - $129,231.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, PCI Data Security Standards, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework, Build Management, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce762f1937adfb4f

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cyber security or a related field.
 * Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis for the formal education requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

 * Master's degree in computer science, information systems, cyber security or a related field.
 * Professional certifications are highly encouraged.
 * Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
 * Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards such as GDPR, NIST CSF 2.0 and PCI-DSS.
 * Experience with incident response and DFIR.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 * Proven experience as a cybersecurity architect or similar role.
 * Strong understanding of firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS and other security technologies.
 * Excellent knowledge of current security threats, techniques, and landscape.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication.
 * Customer service attitude and focus.
 * Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment.
 * Mature analytic problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work effectively with peers, project teams, and management.
 * Ability to leverage best practices and lessons learned of external organizations and academic institutions dealing with cyber issues.
 * Knowledge of applicable laws, statutes and/or administrative/criminal legal guidelines and procedures.
 * Knowledge of emerging technologies that have potential for exploitation.
 * Ability to travel in and out of state with some overnight trips.

## Description

Job Duties: This is professional work designing, building, and overseeing the implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity systems, networks, and information security for the judicial branch. This role requires deep experience in cloud network architecture, firewall and segmentation design, data analytics and a strong cybersecurity background.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer and is reviewed by conferences and evaluation of results obtained. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Chief Information Security Officer.

 * Design and build the organization's security architecture framework.
 * Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure data security.
 * Research, evaluate, and recommend new security technologies and strategies.
 * Analyze potential security threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the organization's information security needs.
 * Provide oversight and coordination for incident response and disaster recovery plans.
 * Train new staff on network security issues, policies, and best practices.
 * Ensure compliance with changing laws and applicable regulations.
 * Test and audit systems for vulnerabilities and to ensure security.
 * Perform other duties as assigned.