Cybersecurity Officer - Information Technology Div.

Position Overview

Responsible for establishing and maintaining the agency cybersecurity operations center. Work involves overseeing cybersecurity programs and environments; the prevention, detection and remediation of cybersecurity threats and intrusions; cybersecurity policies and monitoring protocols; and leading the development of a security plan, with an emphasis on technical infrastructure and long-term risk mitigation. Reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Supervises the work of others. Works requires extensive contact with high-level executives, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and are responsible for final outcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements appropriate safeguards to ensure system resiliency.
• Develops cybersecurity awareness training programs for employees, contractors, and users.
• Directs and/or conducts research related to cybersecurity trends and technology; evaluates emerging threats.
• Directs the deployment of cybersecurity infrastructure and protects critical infrastructure.
• Oversees cybersecurity management initiatives.
• Oversees detection activities and advises on cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Oversees the initiation, implementation, and development of incident response plans.
• Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, and conferences.
• May supervise or lead professional and technical staff.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity, information technology security, or a related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree on a year per year basis.
• 7 years of experience in cybersecurity analysis work, with an emphasis on security operations, incident management, intrusion detection, firewall deployment, and security event analysis. (Full time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• CISA – Cert Info Sys Auditor.
• CISSP – Cert Info Sys Sec Prof.
• CISM – Cert Info Sec Mgr.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
• Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops
• Cisco CCNA Security
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
• Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist (SCYBER)