Deputy Director - Information Security Architecture & Engineering

Salary range is $125k to $230k, with a midpoint of $170k.  New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.  

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE: 
Under general direction from the Chief Information Security Officer, the Deputy Director - Information Security Architecture & Engineering performs at a senior professional level to secure the agency’s information and technology systems by playing a key role in the strategic and operational components of the information security program. This role defines the technical strategy and supporting architecture of the security controls required by the agency’s information security management system (ISMS), as well as developing the necessary security standards, policies, and procedures required to implement administrative security controls.

The Deputy Director of Information Security Architecture and Engineering plays a key role in the strategic and operational components of the Information Security Program, acting as a strong partner to system owners agency-wide, and providing collaborative leadership and extensive subject matter expertise to assist in the development of adequate security controls and risk mitigation strategies for their respective systems. This role aligns strategic goals and objectives with decisions regarding products and services, technologies, partners and suppliers, organization, capabilities, and key agency and Information Security initiatives. 

The Deputy Director of Information Security Architecture and Engineering works to develop an integrated view of the security controls in place throughout the organization using a repeatable approach, cohesive framework, and alignment with industry standards and best practices. The Deputy Director of Information Security Architecture and Engineering is responsible for operation and oversight of the “Security Engineering and Infrastructure Security” and SecOps functions of the Information Security Division, and for the mentoring and professional development of the Division’s technical staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Manages people, budget, programs, and strategy for the Information Security Architecture, Security Engineering and Security Operations components of the Information Security Division. Exercises supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing.
• Responsible for the strategy development for all technical functions within the Information Security Division, and provides key input to support the development of the overall strategy for the Division and the agency’s Information Security Program. 
• Provides guidance to the technical professionals that comprise the Security Engineering and Security Operations functions of the Information Security Division. Prepares and executes