https://gov.texas.gov/employment/post/2024-09

Chief Information Security Officer – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to work in the Administration Division.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $11,250.00 – $12,083.34 a month ($135,000.00 – $145,000.08 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This is a job that performs highly advanced or managerial (senior-level) information security work, providing direction and guidance in strategic information technology operations and planning.

• The CISO, in conjunction with the Information Services (IS) Division Director and Director of Administration, directs the design, planning, deployment and continuous improvement of the information security infrastructure policy and resources for the agency.
• Works with IS Division staff to implement computer system security plans and identify and resolve vulnerabilities.
• Develops, revises, and oversees the implementation of mandated information security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Ensures agency information security configurations adhere to established information security and cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Reviews security requirements, conducts technical risk assessments, and audits for new and existing applications and systems, including physical security and infrastructure environment security.
• Prepares and submits the agency’s Information Security Plan to the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) as required.
• Develops and maintains the information technology disaster recovery, business continuity and incident response plans. Oversees tests of each plan at least annually and prepares reports on the results of the tests with recommendations for improvements, as needed.

How You’ll Qualify                                       

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in information technology security, computer information systems, computer science, management information systems, or a related field; and
• Eight (8) years of experience in information security operations, information technology, and/or information security analysis management work.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Five (5) years of state of Texas information security operations and/or information technology experience; and
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification, and/or Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM).

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It’s a great job for an experienced professional who likes to oversee, implement, and monitoring security measures and resolve information security threats to ensure the protection of agency systems and infrastructure. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.

Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Obtainment of at least one of the following certifications within one year from the date of hire: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification, and/or Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM). Must be able to maintain certification(s).

Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Veterans
Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.