IT Security & Compliance Administrator

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government • Manistee, MI

1d • $53,721 - $85,486

About The Position

The IT Security & Compliance Administrator is responsible for safeguarding the tribal government's digital infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and tribal regulations, and implementing best practices in cybersecurity. This role plays a critical part in protecting sensitive tribal data, maintaining system integrity, and supporting the sovereignty and operational continuity of tribal government services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT security, compliance, or risk
• Must pass a comprehensive background.
• Understanding of tribal sovereignty and sensitivity to tribal cultural values is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with tribal governments or public sector entities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with tribal, federal, and state regulations.
• Monitor and assess network and system vulnerabilities; respond to security incidents and breaches.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards (e., HIPAA, CJ IS, NIST frameworks).
• Collaborate with tribal leadership and departments to ensure secure data handling and privacy practices.
• Manage endpoint protection, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security tools.
• Provide training and awareness programs for tribal employees on cybersecurity best practices.
• Maintain documentation of security architecture, incident response plans, and compliance reports.
• Serve as a liaison with external auditor s, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and compliance requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level