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# Security Architect

- **Company:** SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUD
- **Location:** Everett, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,901.0 - $231,127.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Sciences, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9a2b4d728edb667b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in IT department experience?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Minimum Required Education and Experience:

 * Bachelor's degree in Information (Cyber) Security, Computer/Information Sciences, or related field AND
 * Six (6) years progressively more responsible information technology/security experience

OR

 * Ten (10) years progressively more responsible information technology/security experience

## Description

The Security Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the District's security architecture and technology to protect information systems, data, and networks from threats and vulnerabilities. This role provides technical leadership for security programs, ensures compliance with regulatory and industry standards, and drives the adoption of best practices across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. The Security Architect collaborates with their ITS peers, business units, and external partners to integrate security into projects and operations, leads incident response and risk assessments, and fosters a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and security awareness throughout the organization.


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