Cyber Security Architect (IT Consultant 3)

Office of Information Services

The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health human and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage.

What You Will Do

As the Cyber Security Architect you serve as a seniorlevel security architect within the Office of Information Security & Risk Management providing expert technical direction on cloud security AI governance and enterprise risk for systems that support millions of Ohioans. You will design and maintain cloud security architecture across cloud and hybrid environments ensuring alignment with NIST 80053 IRS 1075 FBI CJIS and statewide security and privacy requirements. You will be responsible for leading security engineering for modernization and cloudnative development conducting threat modeling evaluating identity and logging technologies reviewing IaC templates and workload configurations and collaborate with platform teams enterprise architects and business offices to align solutions with agency goals.

You also guide the security architecture and governance of AI systems performing AI risk assessments developing secure integration patterns ensuring responsible AI compliance and supporting incident response for issues such as data leakage or model addition you support antifraud initiatives by evaluating fraud detection tools analytics environments and crossagency data exchanges and you review vendor proposals and procurement materials to ensure required controls and protections are in place. This role blends strategic influence with technical depth offering the opportunity to shape ODJFSs security posture while guiding teams through complex highvisibility modernization efforts

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Designing developing and maintaining enterprise cloud security architecture across ODJFS platforms ensuring alignment with Azure AWS GCP OCI and hybrid environments.
• Leading security engineering efforts that support modernization cloud migration and cloudnative development applying best practices for Zero Trust regulatory compliance and secure-by-design principles.
• Conducting threat modeling developing reference architectures and guiding implementation of cloud security controls including identity logging DLP EDR/XDR secrets management and API security technologies.
• Reviewing and approving cloud configurations Infrastructure as Code templates workload designs and security baselines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations such as NIST 80053 IRS 1075 and FBI CJIS.
• Partnering with platform teams enterprise architects network/security engineers DAS collaborators and business offices to align security architecture with organizational goals and statewide technology strategies.
• Advising executives and technical leadership on cloud risk posture mitigation strategies architectural decisions and modernization readiness for highvisibility initiatives.
• Leading security architecture governance and risk management for AI systems including conducting AI security risk assessments evaluating model/data risks and ensuring adherence to statewide AI policies and federal guidance.
• Developing secure integration patterns for AI and ML models APIs vector databases inference environments and agentic AI solutions ensuring privacy transparency and responsible AI standards.
• Coordinating and supporting incident response related to AI misuse anomalous activity data leakage model drift or other emerging AI threats.
• Delivering security expertise for ODJFS antifraud initiatives by assessing fraud detection platforms identity verification systems analytics environments and crossagency data exchanges.
• Supporting fraud investigations by reviewing audit logs evaluating system integrity identifying anomalous behavior and assisting with data queries or eDiscovery requests.
• Reviewing vendor proposals contracts statements of work and procurement materials to validate required security controls and recommend appropriate contractual protections.
• Assessing cloud and AI service provider architectures SLAs datahandling commitments and regulatory compliance to ensure alignment with agency security standards.

Schedule: Full-time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location: This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS Facility in one of the following cities - Columbus Akron or Dayton. This determination will take into account the proximity to the applicants home address.

James A. Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street Columbus OH 43215.
Akron - 172 S. Broadway Street Akron OH 44308.
Dayton - 6680 Poe Avenue Dayton OH 45414.

Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

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Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someones world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented diverse and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process please contact .

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

Sponsorship/H-1B information

This positionis not eligible for sponsorship.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The candidate at minimum must have the following:

Option 1:

• Completion of undergraduate core program in information technology electrical engineering or telecommunications
• 5 years experience in information systems analysis design and operations
• 18 months experience in project or program management
• 6 months or 2 courses in budgeting

Option 2:

• The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohios E1 Pay Schedule Pay Range 17. Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1 currently $53.91 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.