Information Security Manager

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Security Manager leads the Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ information security initiatives, protecting IT infrastructure, data, and business platforms across all locations. The role combines information security expertise with operational leadership and serves as an escalation point for cybersecurity incidents and system outages while supporting production and incident management functions. The manager partners with agency leaders and stakeholders to align security and operational strategies with business goals. This is an onsite position at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. The position may directly supervise one or more staff members. It is exempt from overtime compensation; additional work hours may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulations concerning 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 give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
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 efforts to include information security safeguards during the development of new automated and manual information systems.
Guide and direct other functional units on the physical protection of information systems assets.
Report to management on the effectiveness of information security and recommend adoption of 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 application programs, operating systems, telecommunications networks, and computer hardware.
Manage development, implementation, and testing of security plans and control techniques to protect against errors and omissions, fraudulent access, espionage, sabotage, natural disasters, fires, utility failures, and related situations.
Conduct security lectures and training programs.
Perform periodic audits to ensure security policies and standards are followed, and recommend enhancements where necessary.
Manage procedures for detecting, reporting, and investigating security breaches and, with the Indiana State Police, direct breach investigations.
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 provide professional development opportunities.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance.
Ensure work meets quality standards and deadlines and follows proper procedures.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Paid community service leave
Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free parking for most positions
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