Information Technology Administrator 3 / Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

The Department of Management (DOM), Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking an Information Technology Administrator 3 to act as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO).  Under the general supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer, this position supports the State of Iowa Enterprise and its clients. The purpose of this position is to lead efforts to plan, develop, and implement components of the Information Security and Data Privacy Programs while fostering a culture that places high value on the security/privacy of State of Iowa information assets.

The DCISO serves as a liaison and primary information security escalation point between DOM and DOM customers. The DCISO will also partner with DOM management, business units, and technical teams which manage information assets housing state data to accomplish the information security program goals and execute tasks associated with the following primary responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and management of the state-wide strategy and Information Security and Data Privacy Programs
• Serve as the Cyber Bureau’s Data Privacy Officer
• Identify and track strengths, areas of vulnerability, and opportunities to mitigate risks
• Establish a sustainable, enterprise-wide information security education and awareness program for workforce members
• Assist in the management, development, and implementation of sustainable department-wide policies and procedures framework
• Ensure that the State of Iowa is at a high state of readiness for responding to a cyber-attack and events that may compromise the availability, confidentiality, and integrity of information assets
• Interface with customers, partners, and stakeholders on information security-related projects and issues, as appropriate to ensure acceptable levels of risk have been achieved.

The issues related to this position will be highly technical, fast paced, ever-changing, and complex. This position deals frequently with daily operational issues and challenges. The incumbent may act as a representative of the Chief Information Security Officer and represent him/her at committees and meetings.

Internally, this position will interface with at least a dozen cyber managers and over 200 cyber practitioners across state agencies. Externally, this position will interface with a variety of clients including principal executives from the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches; 99 counties and Iowa State Association of Counties; Iowa cities and Iowa League of Cities; State of Iowa Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT); Iowa National Guard; federal partners; and leadership team members from educational organizations and not-for-profits across Iowa who elect to do business with the Information Security Section.

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