State of California-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Manager
Hybrid • Rancho Cordova, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer who is a visionary technology leader passionate about advancing California's mission to protect student information. CSAC invites dynamic, forward-thinking professionals to apply for the role of Chief Information Security Officer who will direct and lead the Information Security Office. In this role, you will be hands-on and be responsible for the direction, oversight, and operation of the Commission's information security services. You will directly and through subordinate resources, provide expert consultation on complex information security practices and provide leadership and direction to a diverse group of information security professionals and contract staff with different skill sets.

  • Direct and lead the Information Security Office
  • Responsible for the direction, oversight, and operation of the Commission's information security services
  • Provide expert consultation on complex information security practices
  • Provide leadership and direction to a diverse group of information security professionals and contract staff with different skill sets
  • Current residency in the State of California is required.
  • Candidates are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
  • Possess in depth knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices for protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information in a public sector environment.
  • Possess expertise in Data Governance and Security.
  • Demonstrate ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans and policies that align technology security services with organizational mission, vision, and goals.
  • Possess a track record of Ethical Leadership and Integrity.
  • Familiar with State and Federal requirements like NIST 800-53, SIMM and SAM.
  • Have security related certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or other similar credentials.
  • Have working knowledge of the following IT domains; business technology management (i.e., policy and program development, IT procurement, etc.), client services, and information security.
  • Approach IT solutions from a security first perspective.
  • Demonstrated experience leading a team of IT professionals.
  • Enjoy developing and mentoring staff and highly functional teams.
  • Exceptional communication engagement skills.
  • Have high ethical standards, sound judgement, and integrity in all professional actions; proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion, and to model ethical conduct for others.
  • Experience with Cloud Services, Office365, GitHub, SharePoint and ManageEngine Service Desk Pro.
  • Strong understanding and experience with information security policies, procedures, processes and solutions.
  • Proactively identify challenges and opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and build coalitions across departments to achieve shared goals and best practices.
  • Experience with security incident management and investigations.
  • Knowledge of continuity planning.
  • Experience with risk management and mitigation.
  • Experience in security assessments, audits, and litigation.
  • Knowledge and experience in data privacy and classification.
  • Have a basic understanding and experience with project management.
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