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Cybersecurity Architect - (24140849) 

Division Overview: 

The Justice Information Technology Services (JITS) serves the Montana Department of Justice (DOJ) and provides Information Technology (IT) services which Montanans, local, county, and state law enforcement agencies rely on for timely, and accurate information. JITS works directly to support law enforcement, prosecutorial, gaming, and forensics operations that serve the citizens of Montana. At JITS we work to secure and enhance operations within DOJ. The mission is challenging, exciting, and rewarding. 

  • You must attach a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

Job Overview

The Cybersecurity Architect ensures that security requirements necessary to protect the DOJ mission and business processes are addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture. The incumbent will work to implement security controls in support of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Participate in system planning and design, risk assessments, technical audits, problem resolution, and collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure security functions are integrated into all phases of the system lifecycle. Mentor junior information technology personnel on best practices, and security trends.

  • Day-to-day duties are focused on working in collaboration to:
  • Design, Develop, implement, and integrate security protocols and procedures into all DOJ systems (mobile devices, endpoint, servers, network). 
  • Conduct security reviews and assessments.
  • Investigate and resolve security events.
  • Produce hardened baseline images for workstations and servers.
  • Design host-based firewalls.
  • Design file level access controls.
  • Design application whitelisting.
  • Design User account controls.
  • Design hardened networks.
  • Design micro segmentation networking.
  • Design secure VPN solutions to connect remote sites and workers.
  • Design and manage Next generation firewalls policies.
  • Design and manage Intrusion detection and prevention systems.
  • Design and manage Application Security Manager (ASM) and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) policies.
  • Design virtualization and containerization technologies securely.
  • Design disaster recovery, and data backup solutions that follow the 3-2-1 principle.
  • Design software deployment packages.
  • Deploy security patches in a timely manner.
  • Design any other technology not listed, but paramount and vital to the continuity of DOJ operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field. 
  • Four years of experience in network or systems administration on an enterprise level.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • Windows (Workstation and Server)
  • Linux (RHEL, Debian, CentOS, etc.)
  • VMWare ESXi or other Virtualization technology
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
  • Cloudflare WAF
  • F5 Big IP
  • Firewall Administration
  • OSI Model
  • TCP/IP
  • Routing, switching, VLAN, WLAN technology.
  • IPSec and VPN administration
  • Active Directory
  • Endpoint security
  • Databases
  • IDS and IPS
  • Security event monitoring
  • Antivirus technologies
  • Software packaging and deployment
  • Programming / Scripting Languages

Other combinations of education, certification or experience may be substituted. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years of experience managing endpoints (workstations, mobile devices, etc.)
  • 2 years of service desk experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cyber security landscape -- threats, trends, technologies.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of proactive network and system searches to detect and isolate advanced threats.

Experience with building network and application security solutions typically found in an enterprise-level IT infrastructure.

Special Instructions

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks. 

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered. 

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to: 

  • Criminal History Fingerprint Check
  • Intensive Background Check
  • Driving History 

REAL ID Compliant Credential Required and/or Passport: 

State employees are required to present legally binding photo identification at the time of hire. Generally, this is a valid driver license, U.S. Passport or Employment Authorization ID (Form I-766). 

All DOJ positions require a valid REAL ID or U.S. Passport within 60 days of hire, effective May 3, 2025. 

For further information go to https://mtrealid.gov or https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-frequently-asked-questions. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé and cover letter at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”. 

Your Résumé: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job. 

Your Cover Letter: How do your qualifications and experience directly correlate to the duties of this position and why would you be the best candidate for the job? 

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the résumé to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further. 

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service. 

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits. 

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement plans 
  • Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
  • Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program 

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

This position is/may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA).

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: Not Applicable 

Salary: $

35.95 - 39.00 Hourly 

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan 

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time 

Job Type

: Standard 

Shift

: Day Job 

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time 

Primary Location

: Helena 

Agency: Department of Justice Union: 000 - None 

Posting Date

: Mar 18, 2024, 9:40:13 PM 

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

: Apr 3, 2024, 5:59:00 AM 

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume 

Contact Name: DOJ Human Resources | Contact Email: DOJCSDHR@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-5528 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

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