Information Security Manager

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Security Manager protects the Department of Child Services’ sensitive data through strategic leadership, oversight, and continuous monitoring. The role strengthens security defenses, responds to emerging threats, supports compliance, and promotes a security-aware culture while enabling the agency to operate efficiently and responsibly. This is an onsite position at the central DCS offices in the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The position may directly supervise one or more staff members. It is exempt from overtime compensation; additional hours may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours per pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours of work and/or paid leave per pay period to receive their base biweekly salary. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulatory laws related to information system security and privacy.
Broad knowledge of computer programming languages and operating systems.
Ability to develop and maintain information security standards.
Ability to work effectively with information technologists, including technical support, application development, end users, and management.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to provide feedback, guidance, or corrective action, and to coach and develop employee skills.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
A degree is not required. At least 11+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Responsibilities

Direct the inclusion of information security safeguards during development of new automated and manual information systems.
Guide and direct other functional units in the physical protection of information systems assets.
Report to management on information security effectiveness and recommend new procedures.
Determine policies and standards for information and physical security safeguards to protect assets and information confidentiality.
Direct development, testing, and implementation of information security management software to monitor the integrity of sensitive applications, operating systems, telecommunications networks, and hardware.
Manage development, implementation, and testing of security plans and controls to protect against errors and omissions, fraudulent access, espionage, sabotage, natural disasters, fires, utility failures, and related risks.
Conduct security lectures and training programs.
Perform periodic audits to verify compliance with security policies and standards and recommend enhancements.
Manage procedures for detecting, reporting, and investigating security breaches, and direct breach investigations with the Indiana State Police.
Review existing and proposed state and federal legislation and regulations concerning information system security and privacy, and inform management of changes.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees; clarify role responsibilities and expectations and support professional development.
Set employee expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, evaluate performance, and ensure work meets quality standards, deadlines, and procedures.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities.
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including paid New Parent Leave, paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, paid community service leave, vacation, personal and sick leave, and paid holidays.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.