Security Architect

Snohomish County PUD

$184K — $231K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Information Security, Computer Sciences, or related field OR
  • 10 years of progressively responsible IT/security experience OR
  • 6 years of IT/security experience with a degree
  • Proven experience in security architecture design and implementation
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory and industry standards

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement the District's security architecture
  • Maintain security protocols to protect systems and data
  • Lead security programs ensuring compliance and best practices
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate security into projects
  • Conduct risk assessments and respond to security incidents
  • Promote a culture of innovation and security awareness within the organization

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Core term life and long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement benefits including PERS pension, 401(k), and 457 plan
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Generous paid time off starting at 20 days per year
Full Job Description
Job ID 16770Department Information SecurityEmployment StatusRegularType Full Time - Salaried# of Openings 1Union Classification Non UnionWork LocationOffice HybridJob LocationEverett, Washington (US-WA)Closing Date 06/26/2026Salary/Wage$184,901.00 - $231,127.00 annually

Posting Information

We strongly encourage you to submit a cover letter along with your application to help us understand why you would make a strong fit as a Security Architect on Team PUD.

Job Definition

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.

Experience/Education

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


You can find the full job description for this position, including accountabilities, required skills and abilities, and physical and mental demands and working conditions, on the following pages: Security Architect

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison, core term life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview

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