Information Systems Security Officer- Hybrid (66652)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

We are hiring an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with expertise in cybersecurity or risk management. We are looking for someone with a background in cybersecurity or risk management seeking to advance their career and protect citizens’ data from global cyber threat actors and threats. Success in this role will require the selected candidate to proactively develop and implement effective security solutions in a dynamic Enterprise environment by using robust protection strategies against advanced persistent threats. This position leads security assessment and planning activities and partners with business and technology employees in state agencies to categorize and select complex security controls for information systems in accordance with NIST and federal standards. Additionally, this position serves as the subject-matter-expert to advise external stakeholders on complex security policy requirements for compliance with State and Federal regulations. ISSO’s will also engage stakeholders and technology partners to develop security awareness and ensure effective collaboration to protect critical assets.

Requirements

• Mid-level Required: Associate degree or higher in a Risk Management related field; AND 2+ years of fulltime experience in a business, technology, or any other field.
• Senior-level Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Risk Management or Information Technology related field; AND 4+ years of fulltime experience in a risk management, security, or technology-related role; AND Either the CAP or the CGRC certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree or higher in Information Technology; AND 6+ years of fulltime experience in Information Technology; AND One or more professional certifications: CAP/CGRC, SSCP, GIAC GCLD, CISSP, CISM, or other security certifications

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders
• Establish security plans, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Utilize security scanning tools to identify vulnerabilities, analyze results, and make recommendations to stakeholders to mitigate risks
• Perform continuous monitoring activities in accordance with agency and NIST Continuous Monitoring requirements
• Perform the Risk Management Framework steps for managing risk
• Cultivate close working relationships with agency employees and management
• Monitor and manage security incident and event management alerts
• Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing
• Lead security self-assessments

Benefits

• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees