IT Security Architect

Salary : $123,811.00 - $210,500.00 Annually

Location : Lexington County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 181073

Agency : Department of Revenue

Division : Technology Services

Opening Date : 11 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : AM35

Position Number : : 61041415

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Grade : TEC09

Hiring Range - Min. : $123,811.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $210,500.00

Opening Date : 11 / 25 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education. You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Who we are :

At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDOR's success-by collecting 95% of South Carolina's general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.

Learn more about why you should join our team at

We are looking for teammates who are :

• Strategic thinkings who can align technical solutions with organizational goals and security best practices
• Skilled collaborators who build trust and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive problem solvers who anticipate risks, adapt to emerging threats, and drive continuous improvement
• Detail-oriented professionals who take ownership of complex systems and ensure they meet compliance requirements
• Dedicated professionals who value integrity, accountability, and protecting the SCDOR's mission and data

What you will do :

The IT Security Architect will serve as the senior security architect responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure systems and infrastructure. This role involves partnering with the CISO and SCDOR leadership to strengthen cybersecurity, reduce risk, and ensure compliance across all environments.

Primary job duties include :

Agency Security Architecture

Project Assistance

Security Support Services

Administration

Technical System Support

Security Reviews

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Either :

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

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Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Please type in your full legal name (First, Middle, Last) as it appears on your Social Security Card.

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Select your highest level of education.

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Is your degree in information technology or a related field?

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How many years of experience do you have in the security design and implementation of enterprise-level systems architecture in an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment.

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Please briefly describe a specific role where you utilized a working knowledge of one or more of the following - IRS Pub 1075, NIST 800-53, ISO 27XXX, IRS SCSEM, PCI DSS, DISA STIG, SCDIS specifications and best practices, or similar high security standards?

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