Cyber Risk Manager

State of North Dakota • Myrtle Point, OR

39d • Hybrid

About The Position

Help improve the lives of North Dakota citizens by guiding and leading a team of technical professionals that provide critical cybersecurity services in support of cybersecurity strategies. North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is seeking a Cyber Risk Manager for our Cybersecurity division. As the Cyber Risk Manager, you will: Manage security services including third-party risk assessments, system risk assessments, be responsible for vulnerability management program support and coordination, and collaborate with other security managers. Ensure cyber risk management practices align with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements while supporting business objectives. Provide leadership and motivation to team members by establishing clear expectations for performance, growth, and collaboration. Work with team members to set individual goals and develop professional development plans. Lead the development and implementation of the organization-wide risk management function, including third-party risk, system risk, and vulnerability management coordination to ensure information security risks and vulnerabilities are identified, analyzed, prioritized, and monitored. Design, develop, and implement dashboards, metrics, and reports to monitor and communicate the effectiveness, impact, and value of services delivered by the Cyber Risk Team. To succeed in this position, you will be comfortable working in an environment with a continuous workload, leading a team, and placing an emphasis on customer service and quality. You must be an excellent communicator and be able to work with other teams in the organization to resolve issues and provide and receive constructive feedback. You must be highly organized, and able to manage your and team members' time and priorities effectively to meet agency expectations. You are a dedicated leader who develops others, enforces high expectations, and will be expected to have expert level knowledge of cyber risk management practices and industry frameworks. Candidates for this position can live anywhere in the United States. If selected candidate lives within a 50 miles radius of NDIT offices in Bismarck or Fargo, North Dakota they will work on site one day a week. Otherwise, this position will work remotely full time. Preference will be given to candidates living in North Dakota or a border community (Moorhead, MN, East Grand Forks, MN etc). About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary. Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate. Application Procedures The answers given on this application are to be reflective of your work experiences. Any use or suspected use of AI during the application process may affect the outcome of the hiring decision. Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if North Dakota Information Technology cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications. All application material, including your resume, must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST). North Dakota Information Technology does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact [email protected] or [phone]. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and have worked in a cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or GRC function for a minimum of five (5) years. Of these 5 years, you must have 2 years of experience leading a Security team or leading security processes.
• Additional professional work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage security services including third-party risk assessments, system risk assessments, be responsible for vulnerability management program support and coordination, and collaborate with other security managers.
• Ensure cyber risk management practices align with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements while supporting business objectives.
• Provide leadership and motivation to team members by establishing clear expectations for performance, growth, and collaboration. Work with team members to set individual goals and develop professional development plans.
• Lead the development and implementation of the organization-wide risk management function, including third-party risk, system risk, and vulnerability management coordination to ensure information security risks and vulnerabilities are identified, analyzed, prioritized, and monitored.
• Design, develop, and implement dashboards, metrics, and reports to monitor and communicate the effectiveness, impact, and value of services delivered by the Cyber Risk Team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees