Information Security Officer

Air InfoSec•Austin, TX

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Security Officer will support the Office of Court Administration (OCA) in a senior-level role providing leadership and strategic direction for the agency’s information security, risk management, governance, and compliance programs. The officer will develop, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide security policies, standards, controls, risk assessments, and security strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and industry standards while protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of agency information assets. Serving as the agency’s principal information security advisor, the officer will collaborate with agency leadership, courts, business units, and technology teams to manage risk and support organizational objectives. The position operates under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making authority. This is a hybrid role for local candidates, with the work location at the Office of Court Administration in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

7 years of experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
6 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or information technology.
4 years of experience developing, implementing, or administering information security policies, standards, controls, risk management, or compliance programs.
4 years of experience leading security initiatives, projects, or cross-functional teams and presenting recommendations to management.
4 years of experience conducting security risk assessments, audits, compliance reviews, and remediation activities.
4 years of experience with security frameworks such as NIST and CIS Controls, and governance and compliance standards such as Texas Administrative Code 202, DIR and Cyber Command security requirements, TX-RAMP, FedRAMP, and SOC 2.
One or more industry certifications, such as CISSP or CISM.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies or solutions independently.
Must reside within 50 miles of the Austin, Texas work location.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience working with State Government agencies.
3 years of experience coordinating and using vendor-provided support.
3 years of experience serving as an Information Security Officer or in an equivalent security leadership role.
2 years of experience presenting cybersecurity, risk, or compliance matters to executive leadership and other stakeholders.
2 years of experience with business continuity, disaster recovery, third-party risk management, and cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for the agency’s information security, risk management, governance, and compliance programs.
Develop, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and controls.
Plan and conduct security risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews, and oversee remediation activities.
Develop and maintain security strategies that align with organizational objectives.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and industry standards, including Texas Administrative Code 202 and DIR and Cyber Command security requirements.
Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of agency information assets.
Serve as the agency’s principal information security advisor.
Collaborate with agency leadership, courts, business units, and technology teams to identify and manage risk.
Lead security initiatives, projects, and cross-functional teams, and present recommendations to management.
Evaluate alternative solutions and approaches to security problems using sound logic and independent judgment.