Title: Information Security Officer

State Role Title: Info Technology Manager III

Hiring Range: $95,000 - $115,000 annually

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: DWDA Central Office

Agency Website: VirginiaWorks.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Information Security Officer will serve as a key advisor across the enterprise, including identifying key corporate security initiatives and standards. Develops and manages the agency’s Information Security Program to ensure compliance with state and federal IT security requirements, including COV’s Standard SEC501, Information Technology Hosted Environment Information Security Standard (COV ITRM Standard SEC525), NIST 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems; and IRS 1075. Verify IT systems and data are classified for sensitivity; develop and maintain an information security awareness training program; implement and maintain the appropriate balance of preventative, detective and corrective controls for agency IT systems commensurate with data sensitivity, risk and systems criticality; mitigate and report IT security incidents; ensure user system access is monitored, reviewed and appropriate; ensure business impact analysis, system risk assessments, disaster recovery plans and system security plans are completed, implemented, and reviewed; review policies, procedures, processes and controls. Recommend process improvements to enhance performance and serve as a liaison with VITA’s Chief ISO. Ensures that the agency’s information security program is (1) sufficient to protect the agency’s IT systems and (2) documented and effectively communicated.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of information systems security requirements, policies and procedures; systems security vulnerabilities/ threats/risks controls/mitigations/configuration management/identification and authentication/risk assessment/personnel security/physical environment protection/contingency planning/incident response/system and information integrity.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, oral and written communication, computer, and problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff, programs and administrative functions; develop and implement an IT security program; develop and implement strategies for mitigating risk; analyze systems and their functionality/relationship to the processing environment; provide technical assistance; conduct training; and make formal presentations.

Additional Considerations

Certification as a CompTIA Security+, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager. Experience managing an ISO program.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Virginia Works (DWDA) is committed to upholding our values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. DWDA does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered or negotiated outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The DWDA does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: DWDA will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: VEC Shared Services Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.